Legal Support Services at City College-Altamonte Springs

Similar programs across Florida suggest first-year earnings around $38,500, which would place this program near the state median—but that four-year figure of $30,933 tells a different story. Seeing earnings drop by nearly $8,000 between years one and four is unusual and concerning, potentially indicating that graduates struggle to advance in their legal support careers or face difficulty maintaining full-time employment in the field.

The estimated debt of roughly $28,000 sits above both the national median ($25,166) and Florida's typical debt load ($21,036) for these programs. With a 0.72 debt-to-earnings ratio based on that initial year, you're looking at manageable early payments—but only if those first-year earnings hold steady. The drop-off by year four makes the debt burden feel heavier over time. For context, several Florida community colleges produce stronger outcomes: Palm Beach State and Seminole State both show earnings in the mid-$40,000s, suggesting better employment connections or stronger regional job markets.

The question is whether this program provides comparable career support and employer pipelines to those higher-performing Florida schools. With 55% of students receiving Pell grants and a selective 31% admission rate, City College serves students who need their credential to deliver. Given the earnings decline and above-average debt, you'd want concrete evidence—job placement rates, employer partnerships, graduate testimonials—that this program specifically helps students build stable legal support careers before committing.