Gainful Employment

Information on The UniversityTulsa Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Studies Program Gainful Employment Disclosures

July 1, 2012

Cost

  • Tuition and Fees $5,950 (includes non- refundable $50.00 Application fee.
  • Room and Board Typically, Paralegal students do not live on campus due to the non- traditional format of the Paralegal certificate program.
    • Academic Annual rate for TU apartments
      • Norman/USA  $10,611.00
      • Mayo Lorton Brown $11,113.00
      • Books and Supplies
        • The Required books average $100. - $200. each
        • Supplies $30.00 (e.g., calculators and Bluebooks for exams)

        Length of time for successful completion

        • 2005: Average number of months - 12.32 (23 graduates)
        • 2006: Average number of months - 26.83 (16 graduates)
        • 2007: Average number of months - 11.06 (15 graduates)
        • 2008: Average number of months - 13.45 (15 graduates)
        • 2009: Average number of months - 13.94 (31 graduates)
        • 2010: Average number of months - 10.94 (19 graduates)
        • 2011: Average number of months
          • Day students-  8.69 (23 graduates)
          • Evening students-15.8 (10 graduates)

          91 % Job Placement for students completing the program and seeking a paralegal career at this time

          • 21 Graduates Working as a Paralegal
          • 2  Graduates Continuing Education (Plans to attend Law School)
          • 8  Graduates Working in Another Field (Teacher, Contractor, Self Employed, Corporate)
          • 2 Unable to contact

          Median Loan Debt

          • Federal Mean Debt:  $13,569
          • Private Mean Debt:   $12,542
          • Institutional Finance:  0