Associate-10% vs national median179 grads tracked
Legal Professions and Studies at Herkimer County Community College - SUNY Office of Community Colleges
Ranked 90th of 145 associate programs in Legal Professions and Studies by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$36,101
middle 50%: $25,949 – $48,682
Median · 5 years out
$43,371
middle 50%: $31,041 – $57,273
Median · 10 years out
$52,839
middle 50%: $36,674 – $64,402
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Legal Professions and Studies (associate) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Legal profession associates earn a $36k median in their first year. Salaries reach $43k by year five and $53k by year ten.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.
Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
9.3 yrs
≈ $10,881 total interest
Same major at other universities
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$44,077 · 5 yrs out
University of Akron (The)
$44,030 · 5 yrs out
Umpqua Community College
$43,497 · 5 yrs out
McLennan Community College
$43,497 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 13
$43,497 · 5 yrs out
Wharton County Junior College
$43,433 · 5 yrs out
Lake Superior College
$43,304 · 5 yrs out
Central Texas College District
$43,216 · 5 yrs out
Genesee Community College
$43,181 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
$43,086 · 5 yrs out
Erie Community College
$42,833 · 5 yrs out
Elaine P. Nunez Community College
$42,505 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Herkimer County Community College - SUNY Office of Community Colleges
Human Resources Management and Services (Associate)
$56,170 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Associate)
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences, General (Associate)
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate)
$50,468 · 5 yrs out
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Associate)
$50,197 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$49,889 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate)
$48,978 · 5 yrs out
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations (Associate)
$48,487 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Associate)
$48,144 · 5 yrs out
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate)
$46,584 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Associate)
$46,457 · 5 yrs out