Median Earnings (1yr)
$45,549
93rd percentile
60th percentile in Ohio
Median Debt
$25,258
9% below national median

Analysis

University of Cincinnati's Legal Support Services program earns a 93rd percentile ranking nationally, placing it among the elite for this degree—but the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift dramatically year to year. Still, the $45,549 starting salary substantially outpaces both the national median ($36,900) and Ohio's typical outcomes ($37,268). Within Ohio, UC ranks in the 60th percentile, which is solid though not exceptional compared to in-state alternatives like Kent State.

The debt picture looks reasonable at $25,258, creating a manageable 0.55 debt-to-earnings ratio that most graduates should be able to handle. More encouraging is the 19% earnings growth to $54,323 by year four, suggesting this credential opens doors to career advancement rather than leaving graduates stuck at entry-level paralegal wages.

The critical caveat is that small sample: these impressive numbers might reflect a few exceptional graduates rather than typical outcomes. If your child is considering this path, the data suggests UC prepares students well, but you'd want to verify these results hold up over multiple graduating classes. At an 88% admission rate with modest debt, it's a relatively low-risk bet—just don't bank entirely on replicating that 93rd percentile performance.

Where University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all legal support services bachelors's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How University of Cincinnati-Main Campus graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus$45,549$54,323+19%
CUNY New York City College of Technology$34,675$50,044+44%
Herzing University-Akron$33,315$44,715+34%
Kent State University at Kent$38,981$43,984+13%
University of Toledo$35,554$43,888+23%

Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio

Legal Support Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (9 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Cincinnati-Main CampusCincinnati$13,570$45,549$54,323$25,2580.55
Kent State University at KentKent$12,846$38,981$43,984$25,0000.64
University of ToledoToledo$12,377$35,554$43,888$27,6050.78
Herzing University-AkronAkron$13,420$33,315$44,715
National Median$36,900$27,8750.76

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with legal support services graduates

Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners

Use verbatim methods and equipment to capture, store, retrieve, and transcribe pretrial and trial proceedings or other information. Includes stenocaptioners who operate computerized stenographic captioning equipment to provide captions of live or prerecorded broadcasts for hearing-impaired viewers.

$67,310/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.

$61,010/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Interpreters and Translators

Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.

$59,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

Perform secretarial duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents. Prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas. May also assist with legal research.

$47,460/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers

Search real estate records, examine titles, or summarize pertinent legal or insurance documents or details for a variety of purposes. May compile lists of mortgages, contracts, and other instruments pertaining to titles by searching public and private records for law firms, real estate agencies, or title insurance companies.

Legal Support Workers, All Other

All legal support workers not listed separately.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, approximately 18% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 22 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.