Best Colleges for Legal Support Services

Legal Support Services graduates typically earn around $33,471 annually, working as paralegals, court reporters, and legal assistants in law firms, government agencies, and corporate legal departments. With 53 schools offering this specialized program nationwide, students should prioritize institutions that provide hands-on training with legal software, internship opportunities at local firms, and strong connections to the legal community. Look for programs that emphasize practical skills like legal research, document preparation, and client communication. The best programs combine classroom instruction with real-world experience, ensuring graduates enter the workforce with job-ready competencies and professional networks that support career advancement in the legal field.

Schools Ranked

$37,688

Avg. Program Earnings

49.9%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 25 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	Roger Williams University Bristol, Rhode Island	$44,170	66.6%	private-nonprofit
2	Roosevelt University Chicago, Illinois	$43,240	41.0%	private-nonprofit
3	CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, New York	$42,682	19.4%	public
4	Texas Woman's University Denton, Texas	$42,682	44.2%	public
5	Lewis University Romeoville, Illinois	$40,485	62.6%	private-nonprofit
6	Peirce College Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	$39,214	5.3%	private-nonprofit
7	Winona State University Winona, Minnesota	$39,009	60.9%	public
8	University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, Texas	$38,337	50.9%	public
9	SUNY College of Technology at Canton Canton, New York	$38,289	44.1%	public
10	Stevenson University Owings Mills, Maryland	$37,568	66.4%	private-nonprofit
11	Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, Florida	$37,568	64.3%	private-nonprofit
12	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, Ohio	$37,208	71.5%	public
13	Clayton State University Morrow, Georgia	$36,668	35.4%	public
14	Kent State University at Kent Kent, Ohio	$36,668	65.5%	public
15	Liberty University Lynchburg, Virginia	$36,608	63.5%	private-nonprofit
16	St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, Florida	$36,132	37.5%	public
17	Sullivan University Louisville, Kentucky	$36,042	30.2%	private-forprofit
18	Grand Valley State University Allendale, Michigan	$35,701	68.6%	public
19	The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, Tennessee	$35,594	53.1%	public
20	University of Toledo Toledo, Ohio	$35,416	55.6%	public
21	Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, Minnesota	$35,213	54.6%	public
22	Utah Valley University Orem, Utah	$35,060	40.7%	public
23	Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan	$34,847	45.5%	public
24	Purdue University Global West Lafayette, Indiana	$34,244	47.6%	public
25	Washburn University Topeka, Kansas	$33,565	52.6%	public