by our College Data Analytics Team
[Court Reporting/Court Reporter](/majors/legal-studies-and-professions/legal-support-services/court-reporting-court-reporter/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools to find the best return on investment for court reporting/court reporter students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the court reporting/court reporter degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in court reporting/court reporter, no school beat Cerritos College this year. Located in the suburb of Norwalk, Cerritos College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,364, with out-of-state students paying around $12,004. Typical student debt for court reporting/court reporter graduates is $11,306. Early-career court reporting/court reporter graduates make about $29,495. That is a strong return on a $11,306 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes Lamar State College Orange one of the best values for court reporting/court reporter. Set in the town of Orange, Lamar State College Orange is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,832, while out-of-state students pay about $13,824. Court Reporting/court Reporter graduates carry a median of $18,506 in student loans. Early-career court reporting/court reporter graduates make about $45,299. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Del Mar College earned it the #3 place for court reporting/court reporter. Del Mar College is a large public school located in the city of Corpus Christi. Students from in state pay about $3,500 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,050. Students borrow a median of $7,476 to complete the court reporting/court reporter program here. Court Reporting/court Reporter graduates of Del Mar College earn a median of $40,661 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $7,476 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Gadsden State Community College earned it the #4 place for court reporting/court reporter. Set in the city of Gadsden, Gadsden State Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,272 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,368. Court Reporting/court Reporter graduates carry a median of $9,312 in student loans. Early-career court reporting/court reporter graduates make about $34,710. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #5 makes El Paso Community College one of the best values for court reporting/court reporter. El Paso Community College is a very large public school located in the city of El Paso. In-state tuition and fees average $3,274, with out-of-state students paying around $5,314. Students borrow a median of $8,542 to complete the court reporting/court reporter program here. Court Reporting/court Reporter graduates of El Paso Community College earn a median of $29,086 early in their careers. Set against $8,542 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
San Antonio College came in at #6 for value in court reporting/court reporter this year. Set in the city of San Antonio, San Antonio College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,412, compared with $9,952 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for court reporting/court reporter graduates is $11,839. Early-career court reporting/court reporter graduates make about $37,855. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Des Moines Area Community College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value court reporting/court reporter schools. Set in the suburb of Ankeny, Des Moines Area Community College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,790 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,690. Court Reporting/court Reporter graduates carry a median of $12,250 in student loans. Early-career court reporting/court reporter graduates make about $49,137. That is a strong return on a $12,250 median debt.
Fox Valley Technical College earned the #8 position for value in court reporting/court reporter this year. Set in the suburb of Appleton, Fox Valley Technical College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,040, with out-of-state students paying around $7,283. Students borrow a median of $13,319 to complete the court reporting/court reporter program here. Soon after graduation, court reporting/court reporter degree recipients from Fox Valley Technical College generally make around $44,020. That is a strong return on a $13,319 median debt.
Madison Area Technical College placed #9 among the best values for court reporting/court reporter. Set in the city of Madison, Madison Area Technical College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,977, while out-of-state students pay about $7,141. Court Reporting/court Reporter graduates carry a median of $16,812 in student loans. Soon after graduation, court reporting/court reporter degree recipients from Madison Area Technical College generally make around $44,279. Set against $16,812 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Community College Of Allegheny County landed the #10 spot for court reporting/court reporter value this year. Community College Of Allegheny County is a large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Students from in state pay about $4,956 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,583. Court Reporting/court Reporter graduates carry a median of $15,263 in student loans. Early-career court reporting/court reporter graduates make about $47,420. Set against $15,263 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Maccormac College earned the #11 position for value in court reporting/court reporter this year. Located in the city of Chicago, Maccormac College is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,700. Typical student debt for court reporting/court reporter graduates is $24,750. Soon after graduation, court reporting/court reporter degree recipients from Maccormac College generally make around $29,623. Set against $24,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Plaza College landed the #12 spot for court reporting/court reporter value this year. Plaza College is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Forest Hills. In-state tuition and fees average $15,450. Students borrow a median of $20,691 to complete the court reporting/court reporter program here. Court Reporting/court Reporter graduates of Plaza College earn a median of $29,454 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Plaza College admits about 30% of applicants.
Bryan University Los Angeles earned the #13 position for value in court reporting/court reporter this year. Located in the city of Tempe, Bryan University Los Angeles is a moderately-sized private for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $12,219 in tuition and fees. Court Reporting/court Reporter graduates carry a median of $26,380 in student loans. Court Reporting/court Reporter graduates of Bryan University Los Angeles earn a median of $31,425 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
College Of Court Reporting Inc ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value court reporting/court reporter schools. Located in the suburb of Valparaiso, College Of Court Reporting Inc is a small private for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,080. Median earnings reach $43,927 ten years out.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 14 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 14 ranked schools only.
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