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CUNY New York City College of Technology delivers the state's most affordable Legal Support Services program at just $4,783 net cost, while graduates earn $42,682 annually in New York's competitive legal market. The $17,317 gap between this Brooklyn program and the most expensive option at Hilbert College reflects the stark divide between public and private pricing. New York's concentration of law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies creates strong demand for paralegals and legal assistants across the metropolitan area.
5
Programs
$4,783 – $22,100
Net Price Range
$38,143
Avg. Program Earnings
43.4%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Legal Support Services Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $4,783 $7,332 19.4% 81.8%
2 $15,001 $8,689 44.1% 94.9%
3 $15,770 $22,106 48.1% 85.9%
4 $18,244 $33,724 58.4% 79.9%
5 $22,100 $32,150 47.0% 95.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide cost range among New York's Legal Support Services programs?

Public institutions like CUNY NYC College of Technology charge $4,783 net cost compared to private colleges reaching $22,100 at Hilbert College. SUNY Canton offers middle ground at $15,001, while private options like Mercy and Daemen fall between $15,770 and $18,244.

How do graduation rates vary across these affordable programs?

Completion rates span from 19.40% at CUNY NYC College of Technology to 58.40% at Daemen University. The two SUNY and private nonprofit schools achieve graduation rates between 44% and 48%, suggesting program structure affects student success.

Does the cheapest program lead to competitive salaries?

CUNY NYC College of Technology graduates earn $42,682 annually despite the lowest tuition costs. This exceeds earnings at SUNY Canton ($38,289) and significantly surpasses Hilbert College graduates ($33,459), showing cost does not determine earning potential.

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