A court reporting and captioning/court reporter degree prepares graduates for careers in Court reporters and simultaneous captioners. 34 colleges and universities offer this program.
Nationally, bachelor’s graduates in this field earn a median $53,266 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,839–$69,667). Where you study it matters: across 32 colleges with reported results, pay ranges from $37,876 to $67,713.
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| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | 1 yr after | Median debt | Outcome Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $67,713 | $72,260 | $45,549 | $23,376 | B |
| 2 | Peirce College Philadelphia, PA | $66,978 | $68,117 | $46,406 | $33,588 | D |
| 3 | Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD | $63,656 | $55,866 | $46,661 | $25,625 | C+ |
| 4 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $61,853 | $65,835 | — | — | B+ |
| 5 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $60,196 | $63,470 | $34,010 | — | C |
| 6 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $59,943 | $58,894 | — | — | B |
| 7 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | $58,720 | $60,787 | — | — | D |
| 8 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $57,728 | $60,867 | $40,778 | $21,498 | B |
| 9 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $57,413 | $61,268 | $38,981 | $21,946 | D |
| 10 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $57,262 | $61,432 | $44,070 | — | C+ |
| 11 | Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | $56,695 | $60,345 | $39,824 | $20,000 | C+ |
| 12 | Roger Williams University Bristol, RI | $56,566 | $55,712 | $51,445 | — | B+ |
| 13 | Madonna University Livonia, MI | $56,416 | $59,484 | — | — | B |
| 14 | Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI | $54,895 | $57,880 | — | — | D |
| 15 | Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN | $54,760 | $58,747 | $41,375 | $34,931 | C+ |
| 16 | St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL | $52,657 | $56,047 | $43,499 | $24,050 | B |
| 17 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $52,230 | $53,103 | $42,723 | $17,325 | C+ |
| 18 | SUNY College of Technology at Canton Canton, NY | $51,120 | $48,656 | $48,269 | $20,995 | F |
| 19 | Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $50,671 | $48,402 | $43,585 | $25,155 | D |
| 20 | Clayton State University Morrow, GA | $49,897 | $51,654 | $36,407 | $28,842 | D |
| 23 | South University-Savannah Online Savannah, GA | $49,335 | $51,072 | $36,900 | $44,464 | F |
| 22 | South University-Columbia Columbia, SC | $49,335 | $54,705 | $36,900 | $44,464 | F |
| 21 | South University-Savannah Savannah, GA | $49,335 | $51,072 | $36,900 | $44,464 | F |
| 24 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $49,075 | $49,895 | — | $22,942 | D |
| 25 | University of Toledo Toledo, OH | $48,605 | $51,869 | $35,554 | $25,875 | C |
| 26 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $48,589 | $44,245 | $41,973 | $30,616 | F |
| 27 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $48,196 | $58,477 | — | — | C |
| 28 | CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY | $47,945 | $45,634 | $34,675 | — | F |
| 29 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $45,338 | $48,256 | $36,524 | $18,967 | C |
| 30 | Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS | $45,081 | $54,697 | $28,627 | $21,500 | C |
| 31 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $43,654 | $42,890 | $36,159 | $24,871 | C |
| 32 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | $37,876 | $41,375 | — | — | C+ |
Bachelor’s degrees. Wage-adjusted = pay ÷ √(state wage index). Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study data.
Graduates with this degree pursue careers in the following fields:
Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees awarded. These are the top-rated colleges that produce the most graduates in court reporting and captioning/court reporter.
| # | College | Location | Degrees Awarded | Repit Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poway Adult School | Poway, CA | 63 | D |
| 2 | Tri-Community Adult Education | Covina, CA | 52 | D |
| 3 | Arlington Career Institute | Grand Prairie, TX | 45 | D |
Schools ranked by number of graduates. These institutions produce the most court reporting and captioning/court reporter graduates annually, including online and distance learning programs.
| # | College | Location | Degrees Awarded | Repit Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poway Adult School | Poway, CA | 63 | D |
| 2 | Tri-Community Adult Education | Covina, CA | 52 | D |
| 3 | Arlington Career Institute | Grand Prairie, TX | 45 | D |
Court Reporting and Captioning/Court Reporter is a degree program offered at 34 colleges and universities across the United States. Each year, approximately 380 students graduate with this degree.
Graduates with this degree can pursue careers such as court reporters and simultaneous captioners.