Legal Support Services at Miller-Motte College-McCann-Monroe

Starting at $27,479 after graduation puts Miller-Motte's legal support program near the bottom nationally—10th percentile—but closer to Louisiana's middle (40th percentile). That's the core tension here: while this program underperforms most paralegal programs across the country, it's actually not far from what other Louisiana schools deliver. The real concern is borrowing $30,263 to reach those earnings, which creates a debt burden higher than 94% of similar programs nationwide. Graduates are essentially taking a full year's salary in debt, a challenging position for someone starting near minimum wage territory.

The 23% earnings growth to $33,880 by year four offers modest relief, but graduates still trail the state median considerably—and fall well short of what programs like Herzing University-New Orleans achieve ($39,952). Given that three-quarters of students here receive Pell grants, many families are already stretched financially and can't afford a degree that requires years of catch-up just to reach breakeven.

If your child is set on paralegal work in Louisiana and this is the most accessible option, understand they'll likely need supplemental income or family support during early career years. Better alternatives exist in-state if relocation is possible—Herzing and even Baton Rouge Community College show stronger outcomes. Otherwise, this program demands careful calculation of whether the credential is worth shouldering debt that exceeds first-year earnings.