Legal Support Services at Central Piedmont Community College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Location: Charlotte, NC•In-State Tuition: $2,792•Out-of-State Tuition: $8,936
Median Earnings (1yr)
$44,012
77th percentile (60th in NC)
Est. Median Debt
$19,500
Est. from national median (15 programs)
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Central Piedmont Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Central Piedmont Community College graduates earn $44k, placing them in the 77th percentile of all legal support services certificate programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina

Legal Support Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (23 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Central Piedmont Community College$44,012$47,356$19,500*—
Johnston Community College$41,278$35,347—*—
National Median$40,429—$20,834*0.52
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Legal Support Services Programs in North Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Johnston Community College
Smithfield
$2,657$41,278—

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Central Piedmont Community College, approximately 39% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.