Non-Professional Legal Studies

Bachelor's degree · University of California-Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz, CA

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$36,941Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$66,244Median earnings 4 years after
$62,817Median earnings 5 years after
$17,883Median federal debt
126Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Non-Professional Legal Studies at University of California-Santa Cruz earn a median of $36,941 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $61,959 four years after graduating (middle half: $42,689–$82,578). Median debt is $17,883, about 48% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Non-Professional Legal Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of La Verne
La Verne
$49,004$27,870
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley
$43,886$13,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Non-Professional Legal Studies graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz make?

The median salary is $36,941 one year after graduation and $62,817 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,883.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.