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St Petersburg College stands out with a negative net price of $-52, meaning students actually receive more financial aid than the cost of attendance. This program produces graduates earning $36,132 annually, significantly above the state average of $30,409 for legal support professionals. Florida's lack of state income tax amplifies these earnings, while the state's growing healthcare and legal sectors create steady demand for paralegals and legal assistants across major metropolitan areas.
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Programs
$-52 – $31,303
Net Price Range
$30,972
Avg. Program Earnings
52.7%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Legal Support Services Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price Program Earnings In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $-52 $36,132 $2,682 37.5%
2 $8,155 $26,121 $6,360 61.8% 48.0%
3 $10,319 $30,409 $6,118 56.0% 74.4%
4 $10,650 $25,194 $6,368 75.1% 41.0%
5 $20,494 $30,409 $18,238 21.4%
6 $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.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.