Best Schools for Legal Support Services

Legal Support Services graduates earn a median of $53,429 within four years of graduating, ranking #184 out of 283 tracked majors — 15% below the median across all fields. There are 45 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 1,707 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: University of Cincinnati-Main Campus graduates earn $67,713 while The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga graduates earn $37,876 — a $29,837 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is modest: Legal Support Services graduates see an average 0% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

45
Schools
$53,429
Avg. 2yr Earnings
#184
of 283 Majors
1,707
Graduates

Public vs Private: Legal Support Services

Public (25 schools)
$52,724
avg. 2yr earnings
Private (20 schools)
$56,024
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $3,300 more in early earnings on average for Legal Support Services graduates. Factor in tuition difference to calculate which offers better ROI.

Legal Support Services by State

Also by state: Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Virginia, Wisconsin

Top Legal Support Services Schools by Graduate Earnings

#1
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus logo

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH · Public

$67,713
4yr Earnings
21 grads · small sample
2yr: $37,208 (17)
1yr: $40,399 (17)
Acceptance: 87.7%
#2
Stevenson University logo

Stevenson University

Owings Mills, MD · Private

$63,656
4yr Earnings
41 grads
2yr: $37,568 (38)
1yr: $35,956 (41)
Acceptance: 83.2%
#3
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University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL · Public

$61,853
4yr Earnings
24 grads · small sample
2yr: $25,194 (58)
1yr: $28,392 (128)
Acceptance: 39.5%
#4
Eastern Michigan University logo

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI · Public

$60,196
4yr Earnings
18 grads · small sample
2yr: $34,847 (13)
Acceptance: 81.3%
#5
Illinois State University logo

Illinois State University

Normal, IL · Public

$59,943
4yr Earnings
16 grads · small sample
Acceptance: 89.0%
#6
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University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA · Public

$58,720
4yr Earnings
19 grads · small sample
Acceptance: 72.2%
#7
Grand Valley State University logo

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI · Public

$57,728
4yr Earnings
36 grads
2yr: $35,701 (30)
1yr: $36,426 (46)
Acceptance: 94.7%
#8
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Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH · Public

$57,413
4yr Earnings
39 grads
2yr: $36,668 (25)
1yr: $35,365 (35)
Acceptance: 86.7%
#9
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Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN · Public

$57,262
4yr Earnings
19 grads · small sample
Acceptance: 81.4%
#10
Florida Gulf Coast University logo

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL · Public

$56,695
4yr Earnings
87 grads
2yr: $30,409 (53)
1yr: $30,884 (76)
Acceptance: 76.8%
#11
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Roger Williams University

Bristol, RI · Private

$56,566
4yr Earnings
23 grads · small sample
2yr: $44,170 (25)
1yr: $41,535 (25)
Acceptance: 87.8%
#12
Madonna University logo

Madonna University

Livonia, MI · Private

$56,416
4yr Earnings
23 grads · small sample
2yr: $27,439 (12)
1yr: $43,250 (19)
Acceptance: 92.9%
#13
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Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI · Private

$54,895
4yr Earnings
19 grads · small sample
2yr: $29,685 (17)
1yr: $40,507 (16)
Acceptance: 97.0%
#14
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University of Houston-Clear Lake

Houston, TX · Public

$52,230
4yr Earnings
28 grads · small sample
2yr: $38,337 (16)
1yr: $47,913 (22)
Acceptance: 75.3%
#15
SUNY College of Technology at Canton logo

SUNY College of Technology at Canton

Canton, NY · Public

$51,120
4yr Earnings
32 grads
2yr: $38,289 (21)
1yr: $40,440 (28)
Acceptance: 96.3%
#16
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Minnesota State University Moorhead

Moorhead, MN · Public

$50,671
4yr Earnings
20 grads · small sample
2yr: $35,213 (23)
1yr: $38,339 (24)
Acceptance: 52.6%
#17
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Clayton State University

Morrow, GA · Public

$49,897
4yr Earnings
25 grads · small sample
2yr: $36,668 (21)
1yr: $41,833 (27)
Acceptance: 70.6%
#18
East Texas A&M University logo

East Texas A&M University

Commerce, TX · Public

$49,075
4yr Earnings
19 grads · small sample
Acceptance: 92.6%
#19
University of Toledo logo

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH · Public

$48,605
4yr Earnings
34 grads
2yr: $35,416 (20)
1yr: $31,496 (26)
Acceptance: 94.8%
#20
Liberty University logo

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA · Private

$48,589
4yr Earnings
117 grads
2yr: $36,608 (61)
1yr: $32,253 (106)
Acceptance: 99.3%
#21
University of Southern Mississippi logo

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS · Public

$48,196
4yr Earnings
18 grads · small sample
2yr: $28,055 (20)
Acceptance: 99.4%
#22
CUNY New York City College of Technology logo

CUNY New York City College of Technology

Brooklyn, NY · Public

$47,945
4yr Earnings
33 grads
2yr: $42,682 (44)
1yr: $38,131 (35)
Acceptance: 80.7%
#23
University of West Florida logo

University of West Florida

Pensacola, FL · Public

$45,338
4yr Earnings
20 grads · small sample
2yr: $26,121 (20)
1yr: $28,210 (27)
Acceptance: 56.9%
#24
Mississippi University for Women logo

Mississippi University for Women

Columbus, MS · Public

$45,081
4yr Earnings
21 grads · small sample
2yr: $20,140 (11)
Acceptance: 100.0%
#25
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale logo

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, IL · Public

$43,654
4yr Earnings
28 grads · small sample
2yr: $28,055 (17)
1yr: $30,351 (21)
Acceptance: 90.4%
#26
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga logo

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN · Public

$37,876
4yr Earnings
25 grads · small sample
2yr: $35,594 (19)
1yr: $31,635 (30)
Acceptance: 77.0%
#27
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Roosevelt University

Chicago, IL · Private

$43,240
2yr Earnings
20 grads · small sample
1yr: $41,906 (20)
Grads: 20
Acceptance: 94.3%
#28
Texas Woman's University logo

Texas Woman's University

Denton, TX · Public

$42,682
2yr Earnings
19 grads · small sample
1yr: $25,653 (19)
Grads: 19
Acceptance: 95.0%
#29
Lewis University logo

Lewis University

Romeoville, IL · Private

$40,485
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 72.7%
#30
Winona State University logo

Winona State University

Winona, MN · Public

$39,009
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 68.5%
#31
Nova Southeastern University logo

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL · Private

$37,568
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 72.7%
#32
Hilbert College logo

Hilbert College

Hamburg, NY · Private

$33,459
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 98.0%
#33
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Herzing University-Birmingham

Birmingham, AL · Private

$32,029
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 94.5%
#34
Herzing University-Atlanta logo

Herzing University-Atlanta

Atlanta, GA · Private

$32,029
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 94.1%
#35
Herzing University-Minneapolis logo

Herzing University-Minneapolis

St. Louis Park, MN · Private

$32,029
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 93.8%
#36
Herzing University-Akron logo

Herzing University-Akron

Akron, OH · Private

$32,029
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 94.0%
#37
Herzing University-Madison logo

Herzing University-Madison

Madison, WI · Private

$32,029
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 94.2%
#38
Herzing University-Orlando logo

Herzing University-Orlando

Winter Park, FL · Private

$32,029
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 89.9%
#39
Herzing University-New Orleans logo

Herzing University-New Orleans

Metairie, LA · Private

$32,029
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 89.1%
#40
Herzing University-Kenosha logo

Herzing University-Kenosha

Kenosha, WI · Private

$32,029
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 89.4%
#41
Herzing University-Brookfield logo

Herzing University-Brookfield

Brookfield, WI · Private

$32,029
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 90.8%
#42
Eastern Kentucky University logo

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY · Public

$29,685
2yr Earnings
25 grads · small sample
1yr: $27,538 (25)
Grads: 25
Acceptance: 78.1%
#43
Husson University logo

Husson University

Bangor, ME · Private

$29,685
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 86.4%
#44
Mississippi College logo

Mississippi College

Clinton, MS · Private

$29,141
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 48.9%
#45
East Central University logo

East Central University

Ada, OK · Public

$26,353
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 65.5%

Majors with Similar Earnings

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Legal Support Services?
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus ranks #1 for Legal Support Services with median graduate earnings of $67,713 within four years of graduating. There are 45 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.
How much do Legal Support Services graduates earn?
Legal Support Services graduates earn an average of $53,429 within four years of graduating. This is 15% below the median across all majors. Earnings range from $37,876 to $67,713 depending on the school.
How hard is it to get into a top Legal Support Services program?
The average acceptance rate across Legal Support Services programs is 83.7%. The most selective program is at University of Central Florida with a 39.5% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.
Is a public or private school better for Legal Support Services?
Private Legal Support Services programs average $56,024 in early earnings vs $52,724 at public schools. Private schools lead in earnings, but cost significantly more — calculate net price before deciding.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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