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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale offers Legal Support Services training for just $16,177 net annually, making it the most affordable option among Illinois programs by nearly $2,200. This price advantage matters in a state where Chicago's legal sector employs thousands of paralegals and court reporters across major law firms and corporate legal departments. Roosevelt University graduates earn $43,240 annually, the highest among reporting schools, while the cost spread reaches $19,019 between the cheapest and most expensive programs.
5
Programs
$16,177 – $35,196
Net Price Range
$37,260
Avg. Program Earnings
60.6%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Legal Support Services Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $16,177 $13,244 56.3% 91.5%
2 $18,370 $37,882 62.6% 74.1%
3 $18,996 $16,021 66.3% 86.2%
4 $20,152 $20,280 41.0% 88.3%
5 $35,196 $51,716 76.9% 79.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Southern Illinois University-Carbondale so much cheaper than other programs?

As a public university, SIU-Carbondale benefits from state funding that keeps net costs at $16,177 annually. The school accepts 91.50% of applicants, making it accessible to most students seeking affordable legal support training.

How do earnings compare between the most and least expensive programs?

Roosevelt University, at $20,152 net cost, produces graduates earning $43,240 annually. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates earn $28,055, creating a $15,185 salary difference that may offset the higher tuition investment over time.

Is there financial aid available for Legal Support Services students in Illinois?

The Illinois MAP Grant assists low-income students with tuition costs at participating colleges. Private schools like Lewis University and Roosevelt University also offer institutional aid, helping reduce the sticker price of $37,882 and $20,280 respectively.

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