Legal Support Services at Midlands Technical College

Midlands Technical College produces some of the highest-earning legal support graduates in South Carolina—ranking in the 80th percentile statewide—while keeping debt reasonable at $21,320. That's nearly $10,000 less debt than the typical South Carolina legal support program and about $4,700 below the national median. Graduates start at $37,615, which trails only Greenville Tech among comparable programs in the state, and edges above the national median for this field.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.57 means graduates owe roughly seven months of their first-year salary, a manageable starting point for an associate's degree. Earnings climb modestly to $38,998 by year four, which isn't dramatic growth but reflects the stable, entry-level nature of paralegal and legal secretary positions. The program serves a significant population of Pell-eligible students (39%), suggesting accessibility matters here.

The catch: this data comes from a small graduating class (under 30 students), so individual circumstances can skew the numbers significantly. Still, the combination of strong in-state performance, below-average debt, and above-average starting pay suggests Midlands Tech offers solid preparation for South Carolina's legal services market without the debt burden that often accompanies this credential elsewhere. For families weighing community college options for legal careers, this program delivers competitive outcomes at a lower cost than most alternatives.