Legal Support Services at Davenport University

Four years post-graduation, this program produces median earnings of $42,511—a figure that actually exceeds what most legal support bachelor's programs deliver nationally. The estimated first-year figure of $36,900 comes from comparable programs across the country, and while Davenport doesn't have reportable early-career data of its own, that four-year number suggests graduates are finding their footing in Michigan's legal services market, which typically pays around $37,400 for this credential.

The $27,750 debt load sits right at the national median for legal support bachelor's degrees, translating to manageable monthly payments relative to that $42,511 mid-career salary. What's worth noting is that Davenport's debt is slightly higher than the $24,625 Michigan median for these programs, though the four-year earnings help offset that difference. Grand Valley produces higher outcomes at $40,778, but Davenport's graduates aren't far behind.

For parents weighing this path, the mid-career earnings are the strongest data point here—they're actual reported outcomes, not estimates, and they show graduates earning above the national benchmark for legal support professionals. The debt load is reasonable enough that it shouldn't derail financial stability, particularly as earnings continue growing beyond that fourth year. Just recognize you're betting on a trajectory where the limited early-career data makes it harder to map the first few years precisely.