6 Legal Support Services Programs
| # | School | Net Price | Program Earnings | In-State Tuition | Graduation Rate | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
St Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, Florida
|
$-52 | $36,132 | $2,682 | 37.5% | |
| 2 |
University of West Florida
Pensacola, Florida
|
$8,155 | $26,121 | $6,360 | 61.8% | 48.0% |
| 3 |
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, Florida
|
$10,319 | $30,409 | $6,118 | 56.0% | 74.4% |
| 4 |
University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida
|
$10,650 | $25,194 | $6,368 | 75.1% | 41.0% |
| 5 |
South University-West Palm Beach
Royal Palm Beach, Florida
|
$20,494 | $30,409 | $18,238 | 21.4% | |
| 6 |
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
|
$31,303 | $37,568 | $37,080 | 64.3% | 75.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What explains the $31,355 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?
St Petersburg College offers a negative net price of $-52 through generous financial aid, while Nova Southeastern University costs $31,303 annually as a private institution. Public colleges like University of West Florida and Florida Gulf Coast University maintain moderate costs around $8,000-$10,000 net price.
How do graduation rates vary across Florida's legal support programs?
University of Central Florida leads with a 75.10% graduation rate, followed by Nova Southeastern at 64.30%. South University-West Palm Beach shows the lowest completion rate at 21.40%, despite charging $20,494 annually.
Does higher program cost correlate with better earnings in Florida?
Nova Southeastern University graduates earn the highest salaries at $37,568 despite the $31,303 cost. However, St Petersburg College produces competitive earners at $36,132 with essentially no cost to students, making it the clear value leader.
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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.