Legal Support Services at Johnston Community College

Smithfield, NC · Public · Certificate

a compact campus enrolling 2,998 students in Smithfield, NC.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $41,278 at Johnston Community College come in 12% above the national median of $36,991 for Legal Support Services programs.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 173.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Legal Support Services programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Legal Support Services's career paths, with 61% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 9% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #9 of 127 programs, Johnston Community College's Legal Support Services program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

There are 2 registered apprenticeship pathways mapped to Legal Support Services, including Legal Secretary (median $54,140/yr). Apprenticeships offer an alternative route that combines paid work with structured training.

65 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
59
Low End
65
Score
68
High End
Earnings $41,278/yr (12% vs median)
AI-Proof Exposed (39% shielded)
Job Market Large (77,600 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$41K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
178.1x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
6 of 6
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition (In-State)
$2,657
Out-of-state: $8,801
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$39,797
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Legal Support Services graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Legal support workers, all other $68,760 -1.2% 100%
Court reporters and simultaneous captioners $67,310 -0.3% 4%
Paralegals and legal assistants $61,010 +0.2% 48%
Legal support workers, all other
$68,760
-1.2% growth 100% AI-proof
Court reporters and simultaneous captioners
$67,310
-0.3% growth 4% AI-proof
Paralegals and legal assistants
$61,010
+0.2% growth 48% AI-proof

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Legal Support Services Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, Legal Support Services careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering other programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Legal Support Services at Johnston Community College?
A score of 65/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Legal Support Services field.
Will AI affect Legal Support Services careers?
With 61% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $431,860 in decade earnings vs $473,207 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Are there apprenticeship options for Legal Support Services?
If Johnston Community College's tuition gives you pause, consider that 2 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Legal Support Services. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Will Legal Support Services graduates from Johnston Community College find jobs?
Job availability for Legal Support Services is strong — 77,600 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Johnston Community College graduates specifically, local market conditions in NC may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →