Legal Support Services at Remington College-Shreveport Campus

That first-year salary of $24,616 is genuinely concerning—it places this program in the bottom 5% nationally and means graduates face debt exceeding their annual income. While earnings jump dramatically to $45,010 by year four, that initial period likely involves significant financial stress, especially for a graduate population where 91% received Pell grants. Among Louisiana's seven legal support programs, this one sits right at the state median for debt but below it for earnings, with competitors like Herzing University-New Orleans showing first-year earnings 60% higher.

The small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could swing considerably year to year, but the pattern suggests graduates may be entering the field in entry-level administrative roles before transitioning to higher-paying paralegal positions. The question is whether families can weather that difficult first year or two on a salary that falls below the poverty line for a family of three.

If your child is considering this program, the math only works if they have minimal living expenses during that initial period—perhaps living at home—and a clear plan to advance quickly into roles that actually utilize their legal training. Otherwise, the community college options in Louisiana offer comparable outcomes with typically lower debt loads.