Legal Support Services at City College-Hollywood

Something troubling emerges in the four-year earnings data: paralegals from this program earn $28,165 by year four—that's $10,000 less than their estimated first-year earnings of $38,538 based on comparable Florida programs. While the first-year figure aligns with the state median for legal support services, the steep drop suggests either data suppression issues or a cohort experiencing significant career setbacks. For context, Florida's stronger community college programs like Palm Beach State and Seminole State produce graduates earning over $44,000, showing what's achievable at the associate's level.

The estimated debt of $27,876 sits above both the state median ($21,036) and national median ($25,166) for this field, creating a concerning equation when paired with those declining earnings. At a school where every student receives a Pell grant, that extra $7,000 in borrowing matters considerably for working families. The debt-to-earnings ratio looks manageable at 0.72 if you trust the first-year estimate, but less so if the year-four figure proves more accurate.

Given the 100% open admission and complete Pell enrollment, City College-Hollywood serves students who may have fewer alternatives. But parents should recognize they're looking at estimates throughout—both the debt and initial earnings figures come from peer programs, not actual outcomes from this school. The year-four earnings drop raises real questions about graduate trajectories that warrant direct conversations with the school's career services office before committing.