Legal Assistant/Paralegal at Carteret Community College
If you plan to study Legal Assistant/Paralegal, consider the program at Carteret Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Carteret Community College is in Morehead City, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 5 legal assistant/paralegal degrees were awarded at Carteret Community College.
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Studying Online at Carteret Community College
Online coursework is an option at Carteret Community College. Of 1,614 students, 709 (44%) studied exclusively online and 505 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Legal Assistant/Paralegal graduates at Carteret Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Legal Assistant/Paralegal graduates at Carteret Community College are 80% women (4) and 20% men (1).
Legal Assistant/Paralegal Associate’s Program at Carteret Community College
Among the 3 associate’s legal assistant/paralegal degrees awarded at Carteret Community College, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Legal Assistant/Paralegal associate’s degree recipients at Carteret Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Legal Assistant/Paralegal associate’s degree recipients at Carteret Community College, above the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Legal Assistant/Paralegal Graduates
Students who finish Legal Assistant/Paralegal program at Carteret Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Legal Assistant/Paralegal majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $134,350 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $80,735 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $67,272 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.