Is Center for Advanced Legal Studies worth it?

Houston, TX · Private for-profit · 4-year

Center for Advanced Legal Studies is a private for-profit, four-year institution in Houston, Texas (large city). It awarded 207 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in legal assistant.

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Federal context for Center for Advanced Legal Studies

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Median earnings 1 year after

$38,352

Median earnings 4 years after

$43,171

Median earnings 10 years after

$56,561

Average net price

$13,959

Completion rate

62%

Completions (2024)

207

Years to pay back

1.3 years

Students (undergrad)

271

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Legal Support ServicesUndergraduate certificate$39,387$44,894141
Legal Support ServicesAssociate$27,585$38,92032
Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesAssociateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Legal Assistant/ParalegalCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr176
Legal Assistant/ParalegalAssociate31

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Sources: federal figures for Center for Advanced Legal Studies. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page