Legal Assistant/Paralegal at NorthWest Arkansas Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Legal Assistant/Paralegal, you may want to check out the program at NorthWest Arkansas Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College is in Bentonville, AR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 5 legal assistant/paralegal degrees were granted at NorthWest Arkansas Community College.
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Studying Online at NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Online coursework is an option at NorthWest Arkansas Community College. Of 8,412 students, 2,781 (33%) studied exclusively online and 2,226 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Legal Assistant/Paralegal graduates at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Legal Assistant/Paralegal graduates at NorthWest Arkansas Community College are 80% women (4) and 20% men (1).
Legal Assistant/Paralegal Associate’s Program at NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Among the 5 associate’s legal assistant/paralegal graduates at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Legal Assistant/Paralegal associate’s degree recipients at NorthWest Arkansas Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Legal Assistant/Paralegal associate’s degree recipients at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, higher than the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Legal Assistant/Paralegal Graduates
Those who complete Legal Assistant/Paralegal program at NorthWest Arkansas Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.