by our College Data Analytics Team
[Legal Support Services](/majors/legal-studies-and-professions/legal-support-services/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong legal support services education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value legal support services schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the legal support services degrees they offer, see the list below.
Macomb Community College earned the #1 spot for value among legal support services schools in Michigan. Set in the city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,660, while out-of-state students pay about $8,370. Students borrow a median of $9,862 to complete the legal support services program here. Early-career legal support services graduates make about $38,758. That is a strong return on a $9,862 median debt.
Henry Ford Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value legal support services schools. Set in the city of Dearborn, Henry Ford Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,568, compared with $7,816 for out-of-state students. Legal Support Services graduates carry a median of $18,876 in student loans. Soon after graduation, legal support services degree recipients from Henry Ford Community College generally make around $36,247. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Washtenaw Community College earned it the #3 place for legal support services. Located in the suburb of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $2,736 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,504 for out-of-state students. Legal Support Services graduates carry a median of $17,616 in student loans. Legal Support Services graduates of Washtenaw Community College earn a median of $45,332 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,616 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Oakland Community College earned it the #4 place for legal support services. Set in the suburb of Auburn Hills, Oakland Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,120, compared with $5,560 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,083 to complete the legal support services program here. Legal Support Services graduates of Oakland Community College earn a median of $42,262 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,083 median debt.
Lansing Community College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value legal support services schools. Lansing Community College is a large public school located in the city of Lansing. Students from in state pay about $4,100 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,300. Legal Support Services graduates carry a median of $16,700 in student loans. Soon after graduation, legal support services degree recipients from Lansing Community College generally make around $46,103. Set against $16,700 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Grand Valley State University came in at #6 for value in legal support services this year. Located in the town of Allendale, Grand Valley State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,502, while out-of-state students pay about $21,894. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the legal support services program here. Legal Support Services graduates of Grand Valley State University earn a median of $40,778 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Grand Valley State University admits about 83% of applicants.
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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.
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