Center for Advanced Legal Studies
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 271 students.
About This School
Center for Advanced Legal Studies is a private for-profit institution located in Houston, Texas with approximately 271 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $13,959 per year. The graduation rate is 62%, and the typical graduate earns $41,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Worth considering if you're set on a legal studies career path and want to keep costs manageable — median debt at graduation is just $9,395, which is unusually low for a specialized private school. However, median earnings of $41,800 a decade out are modest, so think carefully about whether this credential will open the specific doors you're aiming for. The tiny enrollment of 243 students means a tight-knit environment, but also limited resources and networking reach compared to larger institutions.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (271 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Center for Advanced Legal Studies
800 W Sam Houston Parkway S, Suite 100
Houston, TX 77042-1912
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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