USD's Paralegal Program awards a post-baccalaureate certificate.
Three options for length of study are available: 3.5, 7, or 11 months.

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Total average estimated costs for the entire program completed in normal time.
— Total tuition and required fees: $6,200
— Books and supplies: $1,350
— Total annual room and board charges: no on-campus housing available for paralegal students

Program cost information is published online:
http://www.sandiego.edu/paralegal/admissions/tuition.php

264 students completed the program between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012.
158 (60%) of them completed with student loan debt.

Median cumulative debt for these students, including borrowers and non-borrowers:
— Federal student loans: $7,750
— Private loans $0
— Institutional financing plan: $0

USD's paralegal program can be completed in three different time options:
— Day Specialist program: 3.5 months
— Extended Day Specialist program: 7 months
— Evening Generalist program: 11 months

264 students completed the program between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012.
238 (90%) of them completed the program within the normal time of their program option.