Legal Support Services

Graduate certificate · University of San Diego · San Diego, CA

CIP 22.03

$47,828Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$74,783Median earnings 4 years after

$64,466Median earnings 5 years after

$18,540Median federal debt

119Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the graduate certificate program in Legal Support Services at University of San Diego earn a median of $47,828 one year after completing the program. Nationally, graduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $69,929 four years after graduating (middle half: $52,021–$91,001). Median debt is $18,540, about 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Legal Support Services graduates from University of San Diego make?

The median salary is $47,828 one year after graduation and $64,466 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,540.

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