Non-Professional Legal Studies bachelor's degree programs in New York
Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in New York
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1St. John's University-New YorkQueens · $26,030 federal debt$65,3162Siena UniversityLoudonville · $27,000 federal debt$63,4873CUNY John Jay College of Criminal JusticeNew York · $9,500 federal debt$57,0734St. John Fisher UniversityRochester · Debt not reported$54,8995Mercy UniversityDobbs Ferry · $29,250 federal debt$51,161
CAREER CONTEXT IN NY
What related occupations pay in New York
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
23-2099Legal Support Workers, All Other
- State median wage
- $76,520
- Middle 50% wage range
- $60,940–$105,650
- State employment
- 1,760
- Projected growth
- -0.3%
- Annual openings
- 4,700
23-2011Paralegals and Legal Assistants
- State median wage
- $68,410
- Middle 50% wage range
- $57,430–$94,200
- State employment
- 34,220
- Projected growth
- -0.3%
- Annual openings
- 40,800
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New York; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. John's University-New York | Queens | $65,316 | $26,030 |
| 2 | Siena University | Loudonville | $63,487 | $27,000 |
| 3 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | New York | $57,073 | $9,500 |
| 4 | St. John Fisher University | Rochester | $54,899 | Not available |
| 5 | Mercy University | Dobbs Ferry | $51,161 | $29,250 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Non-Professional Legal Studies in New York
What do Non-Professional Legal Studies bachelor's degree graduates earn in New York?
Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $57,073 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $26,030 among the 4 programs reporting federal debt.
Which New York colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. St. John's University-New York has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.