Center for Advanced Legal Studies Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Center for Advanced Legal Studies is a private for-profit trade school in Houston, Texas, enrolling about 271 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 61.54% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $56,561 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,959 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 271 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 61.54%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
- First-Generation Students: 48.7%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 8.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 415
Center for Advanced Legal Studies: what the data shows
Common questions about Center for Advanced Legal Studies, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Center for Advanced Legal Studies?
Center for Advanced Legal Studies is located in Houston, TX (ZIP 77042-1912).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Center for Advanced Legal Studies public or private?
Center for Advanced Legal Studies is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Center for Advanced Legal Studies cost?
Average net price after aid: $13,959.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,901 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,069 |
How big is Center for Advanced Legal Studies?
Total enrollment: 271 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 415 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Center for Advanced Legal Studies?
150%-time completion rate: 61.54%.
What do graduates of Center for Advanced Legal Studies earn?
Median earnings: $43,827 six years after entry; $56,561 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
44.39% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Center for Advanced Legal Studies known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal (207 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Center for Advanced Legal Studies a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 61.54%; median earnings $56,561 at 10 years; net price $13,959. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Center for Advanced Legal Studies was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,959
2024 Value
In 2024 Center for Advanced Legal Studies had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,959.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$55,836 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,959 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Center for Advanced Legal Studies.
Financial Aid by Income Level
44.39% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
63.32% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Center for Advanced Legal Studies was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Center for Advanced Legal Studies in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $17,629 |
| 2014 | — | — | $18,772 |
| 2015 | — | — | $16,882 |
| 2016 | — | — | $14,603 |
| 2017 | — | — | $15,715 |
| 2018 | — | — | $14,825 |
| 2019 | — | — | $15,625 |
| 2020 | — | — | $13,750 |
| 2021 | — | — | $12,955 |
| 2022 | — | — | $11,923 |
| 2023 | — | — | $10,914 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Center for Advanced Legal Studies reported total enrollment of about 271 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 10% male and 90% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (38.4%), White (28.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (28.4%). About 44.39% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Center for Advanced Legal Studies in 2024 is 271 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 415 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 38.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
53.33% 100% Completion Time
61.54% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 53.33% of students graduating from Center for Advanced Legal Studies completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal: 12% male / 88% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Center for Advanced Legal Studies.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$56,561 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
16.80% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
912.98% Return on Investment
1.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Center for Advanced Legal Studies.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Legal Assistant/Paralegal: 207 completions
Most popular programs at Center for Advanced Legal Studies.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Center for Advanced Legal Studies graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Center for Advanced Legal Studies from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,901
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,045
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Center for Advanced Legal Studies is a private for-profit institution located in Houston, TX, classified as Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Legal Assistant/Paralegal. Enrollment is approximately 271 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (38.4%), White (28.8%), Hispanic or Latino (28.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 61.54%. Approximately 44.39% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Location
Houston, TX 77042-1912
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Center for Advanced Legal Studies provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Center for Advanced Legal Studies located?
Center for Advanced Legal Studies is located in Houston, TX.
How much does Center for Advanced Legal Studies cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $13,959 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Center for Advanced Legal Studies?
Center for Advanced Legal Studies reports undergraduate enrollment of about 415 students, Black or African American (38.4%), White (28.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Center for Advanced Legal Studies?
About 48.7% of students at Center for Advanced Legal Studies are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Center for Advanced Legal Studies earn?
Median earnings are $43,827 six years after entry and $56,561 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Center for Advanced Legal Studies?
The 150%-time completion rate is 61.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Center for Advanced Legal Studies students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is Center for Advanced Legal Studies public or private?
Center for Advanced Legal Studies is a private for-profit institution located in Houston, TX.
Is Center for Advanced Legal Studies an HBCU?
No. Center for Advanced Legal Studies is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Center for Advanced Legal Studies a tribal college?
No. Center for Advanced Legal Studies is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Center for Advanced Legal Studies a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Center for Advanced Legal Studies reports 28.4% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Center for Advanced Legal Studies religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Center for Advanced Legal Studies in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.