Legal Support Services at Stautzenberger College-Maumee

Here's a puzzle for Ohio families: Stautzenberger College-Maumee's Legal Support certificate lands graduates at $35,289 their first year out—about $5,000 below the national median for this field, yet right at the median for Ohio programs. Before dismissing this gap, consider that legal support salaries vary dramatically by geography. The state comparison matters more here, and by that measure, this program performs in the middle of the pack (60th percentile) among Ohio schools.

The debt load of $20,834 translates to a manageable 0.59 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates owe roughly seven months of their first year's salary. That's reasonable territory for a certificate program, especially one serving a predominantly Pell-eligible student population (75%). With the campus in suburban Toledo, graduates likely face a regional legal market that simply pays less than major metros—explaining both the lower national standing and the competitive state performance.

The honest caveat: this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, so individual outcomes could vary significantly. For a student committed to staying in northwest Ohio and entering the legal field quickly, the short timeline to completion and modest debt make this a practical pathway. But anyone hoping for higher earnings should look at programs in Columbus or Cleveland, where legal support roles typically command stronger salaries.