Legal Support Services at University of Houston-Clear Lake

University of Houston-Clear Lake's legal support services program outperforms most national competitors while keeping debt manageable, though the small graduating class means individual results could vary significantly. At $42,723 in first-year earnings, graduates land right at the Texas median but well above the $36,900 national average—placing them in the 78th percentile nationally. The $20,625 in typical debt is notably lower than both the national ($27,875) and state ($22,500) medians, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.48 that most students can handle.

The earnings trajectory tells an encouraging story, with graduates seeing 14% income growth by year four to reach $48,678. For a program at an open-access institution serving a largely Pell-eligible population, these outcomes suggest strong connections to Houston's legal market. The 60th percentile ranking within Texas is solid given that only six schools offer this bachelor's degree statewide, limiting direct comparisons.

The major caveat: fewer than 30 students in the data sample means your child's outcome could differ substantially from these medians. If they're genuinely interested in paralegal or legal administrative work and want to stay in Houston, the combination of below-average debt and above-average earnings makes this worth serious consideration—just understand they're entering a relatively small, specialized program rather than a mass-market degree.