Legal Support Services at University of Toledo

University of Toledo's legal support services program carries a significant caveat: with fewer than 30 graduates in the dataset, these numbers could swing considerably with just a few career outcomes. That said, the visible pattern shows earnings trailing both Ohio's state median ($37,268) and the national benchmark by roughly $2,000-$3,000 initially, placing graduates squarely in the middle of the pack at the 39th-40th percentile. The $27,605 debt load sits close to national norms but notably higher than Ohio's median of $25,258. At a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.78, graduates start with manageable obligations—borrowers would dedicate less than a year's salary to their debt—though they're earning less out of the gate than peers at University of Cincinnati ($45,549) or Kent State ($38,981).

The 23% earnings growth to $43,888 by year four offers some reassurance that the trajectory improves, potentially reflecting graduates gaining paralegal certifications or moving into specialized legal roles. However, the small sample makes it hard to know if this growth is reliable or if a few outliers are driving the average upward.

For families weighing this path: Toledo's wide-open admission (95% acceptance) makes it accessible, but you're paying slightly above the Ohio average for below-average starting outcomes. If your child is set on legal support work and plans to stay in Ohio, programs at UC or Kent State show stronger initial returns. Unless Toledo offers specific geographic or programmatic advantages, the numbers suggest looking elsewhere in-state.