Legal Support Services at Herzing University-Minneapolis

Herzing's legal support program charges $31,441 for outcomes that trail the Minnesota median by $8,000—a significant gap in a state where community colleges are producing paralegals earning nearly $50,000. While graduates start at just under $40,000 (solid nationally), they're at the 40th percentile among Minnesota programs, and earnings actually *decrease* to $36,486 by year four. That downward trajectory is unusual for legal support roles and raises questions about the sustainability of these positions.

The debt load compounds the problem. At $31,441, it's 25% higher than the state median and considerably more than what students pay at Inver Hills or North Hennepin, where graduates earn $10,000-$13,000 more annually. Even with the strong year-one earnings, the debt-to-income ratio of 0.79 means your child would be borrowing nearly a full year's salary for credentials that appear to lose value over time.

Important caveat: this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, so individual experiences may vary significantly. But the comparison to Minnesota's community colleges is stark enough to warrant serious consideration. If your child is set on paralegal work in Minnesota, the in-state public options offer both lower debt and stronger earning potential. Herzing's premium price doesn't translate to premium outcomes here.