D
Below Average
Score: 41/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
84/100 · earnings-weighted

Center for Advanced Legal Studies

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Houston, Texas 77042
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 53%
Outcomes
B
69/100
Affordability
C
47/100
Resources
D
38/100
Experience
F
18/100
Prestige
F
21/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

243
Total Enrollment
53%
Graduation Rate
100%
Retention Rate
26.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Center for Advanced Legal Studies, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$56,561
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$43,827
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,500
Median debt at graduation
61.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
44.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 17% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 93rd percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Center for Advanced Legal Studies

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Legal Support Services$39,387$44,894-10%#31 of 42#29$9,397

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Center for Advanced Legal Studies Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $271,543
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,266/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 77072 (5.4% cap, Houston)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

73%
Receive Any Aid
73%
Receive Pell Grants
64%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Legal Assistant/Paralegal 207 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Center for Advanced Legal Studies's top programs commonly pursue.

Legal support workers, all other
$69k/yr 51,300 jobs
Paralegals and legal assistants
$61k/yr 376,200 jobs
Title examiners, abstractors, and searchers
$55k/yr 57,400 jobs

Student Demographics

243
Total Students
89%
Women
19%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 28%
Hispanic 28%
Black 41%
Asian 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

Fully Online 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 19%
25-64 (Adult) 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Center for Advanced Legal Studies?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Center for Advanced Legal Studies?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Center for Advanced Legal Studies?
The graduation rate at Center for Advanced Legal Studies is 53%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Center for Advanced Legal Studies a good school?
Center for Advanced Legal Studies has a Repit College Score of 41/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Center for Advanced Legal Studies?
Center for Advanced Legal Studies has a total enrollment of 243 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology