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2026 Best Legal Support Services Schools in New Jersey

1 Colleges in the United States
83 Legal Support Services Degrees Awarded
$46,610 Avg Early-Career Salary

Legal Support Services degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 19 schools to find the best for legal support services students.

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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall legal support services education in New Jersey.

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No school ranked higher than Montclair State University this year for legal support services. Montclair State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Montclair. Montclair State University graduates 65% of students within six years. About 28 legal support services degrees were awarded at Montclair State University in the most recent year. Legal Support Services graduates of Montclair State University earn a median of $44,369 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,286 to complete this degree. See the full legal support services program report for Montclair State University

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A rank of #2 makes Bergen Community College one of the top schools for legal support services. Set in the suburb of Paramus, Bergen Community College is a large public institution. About 10 legal support services degrees were awarded at Bergen Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, legal support services degree recipients from Bergen Community College generally make around $51,280. Typical student debt for the program is $17,720. Read more about the legal support services program at Bergen Community College

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A rank of #3 makes Raritan Valley Community College one of the top schools for legal support services. Located in the rural area of Branchburg, Raritan Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 16 legal support services students who graduated with this degree at Raritan Valley Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the legal support services program make about $47,248 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,668 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in legal support services from Raritan Valley Community College

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Burlington County College
Mount Laurel, NJ

Burlington County College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in legal support services, ranking #4. This large public university is located in the suburb of Mount Laurel. About 11 legal support services degrees were awarded at Burlington County College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, legal support services degree recipients from Burlington County College generally make around $52,240. Students borrow a median of $12,488 to complete this degree. Read more about the legal support services program at Burlington County College

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Essex County College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in legal support services, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Newark, Essex County College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 18 legal support services degrees were awarded at Essex County College in the most recent year. Legal Support Services graduates of Essex County College earn a median of $37,915 early in their careers. Essex County College graduates carry a median of $12,472 in student loans. More information about a degree in legal support services from Essex County College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 19 schools evaluated.

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