Legal Support Services at Herzing University-Kenosha

Herzing University-Kenosha's Legal Support Services program starts strong with first-year earnings of $39,952—comfortably above the national median of $34,421 and matching the state median exactly. However, the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift significantly with more data. What's more troubling: graduates see their earnings drop to $36,486 by year four, a 9% decline that runs counter to typical career progression.

The debt picture is mixed. At $31,441, graduates carry more than the national median of $25,166, though it's standard for Wisconsin programs at this level. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.79 means graduates owe roughly what they'll earn in their first ten months—manageable but tight, especially if that earnings decline continues. The program ranks at the 60th percentile among Wisconsin legal support programs, meaning more than half of similar in-state options produce better outcomes.

For parents comparing Wisconsin options, this program ties with Herzing's Madison and Brookfield campuses but costs more in debt than what national benchmarks suggest is typical. The declining earnings trajectory raises questions about whether graduates are finding sustainable paralegal positions or settling into lower-paying administrative roles. Given the limited data and the earnings drop-off, families should verify current job placement rates and typical graduate roles before committing to this investment.