by our College Data Analytics Team
[Legal Support Services](/majors/legal-studies-and-professions/legal-support-services/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools to find where legal support services graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose legal support services graduates go on to earn the most.
Schenectady County Community College tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying legal support services schools in New York. Located in the city of Schenectady, Schenectady County Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the legal support services program here go on to a median salary of roughly $64,862.
Strong graduate earnings at Marist College earned it the #2 place for legal support services. Located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, Marist College is a private not-for-profit institution. Legal Support Services graduates of Marist College earn a median of about $92,768 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in legal support services will find them at Suffolk County Community College, which ranked #3. Suffolk County Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Selden. Legal Support Services graduates of Suffolk County Community College earn a median of about $52,444 a year early in their careers.
Cuny Bronx Community College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in legal support services, landing the #4 spot this year. Cuny Bronx Community College is a public school located in the city of Bronx. Students who complete the legal support services program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,096.
A rank of #5 makes Dutchess Community College one of the highest-paying schools for legal support services. Located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Community College is a public institution. Legal Support Services graduates of Dutchess Community College earn a median of about $45,580 a year early in their careers.
Suny College Of Technology At Canton ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying legal support services schools. Suny College Of Technology At Canton is a public school located in the town of Canton. Early-career legal support services graduates from Suny College Of Technology At Canton make a median of around $47,364 per year.
Nassau Community College earned the #7 position for legal support services graduate earnings this year. Nassau Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Garden City. After graduating, legal support services degree recipients from Nassau Community College typically earn about $48,944 annually.
Cuny New York City College Of Technology ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying legal support services schools. Cuny New York City College Of Technology is a public school located in the city of Brooklyn. Students who complete the legal support services program here go on to a median salary of roughly $51,144.
Cuny Laguardia Community College placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for legal support services. Set in the city of Long Island City, Cuny Laguardia Community College is a public institution. After graduating, legal support services degree recipients from Cuny Laguardia Community College typically earn about $41,174 annually.
Monroe Community College placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for legal support services. Located in the suburb of Rochester, Monroe Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the legal support services program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,740.
Erie Community College placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for legal support services. Set in the city of Buffalo, Erie Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the legal support services program here go on to a median salary of roughly $35,637.
Bryant And Stratton College Albany ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying legal support services schools. Bryant And Stratton College Albany is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Albany. Early-career legal support services graduates from Bryant And Stratton College Albany make a median of around $40,856 per year.
Bryant And Stratton College Greece placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for legal support services. Located in the suburb of Rochester, Bryant And Stratton College Greece is a private not-for-profit institution. Legal Support Services graduates of Bryant And Stratton College Greece earn a median of about $40,856 a year early in their careers.
Bryant And Stratton College Syracuse North ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying legal support services schools. Bryant And Stratton College Syracuse North is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Liverpool. After graduating, legal support services degree recipients from Bryant And Stratton College Syracuse North typically earn about $40,856 annually.
Bryant And Stratton College Online ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying legal support services schools. Set in the suburb of Orchard Park, Bryant And Stratton College Online is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, legal support services degree recipients from Bryant And Stratton College Online typically earn about $40,856 annually.
Bryant And Stratton College Buffalo came in at #16 for legal support services graduate earnings this year. Bryant And Stratton College Buffalo is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Buffalo. Students who complete the legal support services program here go on to a median salary of roughly $40,856.
Plaza College came in at #17 for legal support services graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Forest Hills, Plaza College is a private for-profit institution. Legal Support Services graduates of Plaza College earn a median of about $29,454 a year early in their careers.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their legal support services graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 17 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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