Legal Support Services at South Coast College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How South Coast College graduates compare to all programs nationally
South Coast College graduates earn $45k, placing them in the 93th percentile of all legal support services associates programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Legal Support Services associates's programs at peer institutions in California (63 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Coast College | $44,536 | $48,586 | $27,876* | — |
| MTI College | $47,535 | $48,502 | $13,758* | 0.29 |
| Fremont University | $38,854 | $39,533 | $21,312* | 0.55 |
| Mt San Antonio College | $29,569 | $34,315 | $14,353* | 0.49 |
| National Median | $34,421 | — | $25,166* | 0.73 |
Other Legal Support Services Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTI College Sacramento | — | $47,535 | $13,758 |
| Fremont University Cerritos | — | $38,854 | $21,312 |
| Mt San Antonio College Walnut | $1,364 | $29,569 | $14,353 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At South Coast College, approximately 53% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.