Legal Support Services at Edmonds College

Edmonds College's Legal Support Services certificate outperforms 95% of similar programs nationwide in earnings, yet sits below the middle of the pack within Washington state—a reflection of the state's unusually strong legal support market. At $45,880, graduates earn above the national median of $40,429 but lag behind Washington's state median of $48,280, where even nearby Tacoma Community College places graduates at $50,681. This gap matters for Washington residents who could potentially access stronger-performing programs without leaving the state.

The debt load of $23,471 translates to a manageable 0.51 ratio—you'd owe about half a year's salary, which is reasonable for certificate programs. However, the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these figures could fluctuate significantly year to year, making this data less reliable than programs with larger cohorts.

For Washington families specifically, this program represents decent national value but not exceptional local value. If your student has access to Tacoma or other top-performing Washington legal support programs, those might offer better returns. But if location or program timing makes Edmonds the most practical choice, the debt-to-earnings picture won't create financial hardship—just don't expect the earnings premium that Washington's strongest legal support programs deliver.