Associate Degrees in Legal Support Services
Education Levels of Legal Support Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,771 people earned their associate degree in legal support. This earns it the #26 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in legal support at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 4,771 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,468 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,855 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 952 |
| Graduate Certificate | 356 |
| Master’s Degree | 105 |
Earnings of Legal Support Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in legal support is $34,421. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $30,998 and the high is $39,952.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in legal support is $12,537. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $12,537 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $12,537.
The median monthly payment of a legal support graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $149.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in legal support. About 85.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 716 |
| Women | 4,055 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of legal support associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 152 |
| Black or African American | 624 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,165 |
| White | 2,288 |
| International Students | 67 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 475 |
Most Popular Legal Support Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 509 colleges that offer an associate degree in legal support. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Eastern Gateway Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for legal support majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their associate degree in legal support from Eastern Gateway Community College. About 78% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Eastern Gateway Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,421.
Bryant & Stratton College - Online comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in legal support. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their associate degree in legal support from Bryant & Stratton College - Online. Of these students, 92% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Bryant & Stratton College - Online graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,421.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for legal support majors who are seeking their associate degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their associate degree in legal support from Liberty University. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in legal support at Liberty University make a median salary of 34,421.
The 4th most popular school in the country for legal support majors who are seeking their associate degree is Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Each year, around 20,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their associate degree in legal support from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Of these students, 92% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in legal support at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale make a median salary of 34,421.
The 5th most popular school in the country for legal support majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bryan University. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their associate degree in legal support from Bryan University. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Bryan University legal support graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,421.
El Centro College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in legal support. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their associate degree in legal support from El Centro College. About 82% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that El Centro College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,421.
National Paralegal College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in legal support. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their associate degree in legal support from National Paralegal College. Of these students, 93% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that National Paralegal College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,421.
The 9th most popular school in the country for legal support majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mt. San Antonio College. Each year, around 28,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their associate degree in legal support from Mt. SAC. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in legal support at Mt. San Antonio College make a median salary of 34,421.
The 10th most popular school in the country for legal support majors who are seeking their associate degree is Miami Dade College. Each year, around 46,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their associate degree in legal support from MDC. Of these students, 85% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Miami Dade College legal support graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,421.
The 11th most popular school in the country for legal support majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their associate degree in legal support from Ivy Tech Community College. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in legal support at Ivy Tech Community College make a median salary of 34,421.
Valencia College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in legal support. Roughly 45,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their associate degree in legal support from Valencia College. Of these students, 75% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Valencia College legal support graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,421.
Portland Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in legal support. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their associate degree in legal support from Portland Community College. Of these students, 85% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Portland Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,421.
Broward College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in legal support. Each year, around 33,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in legal support from BC. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Data shows that BC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,421.
Center for Advanced Legal Studies comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in legal support. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in legal support from Center for Advanced Legal Studies. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. Center for Advanced Legal Studies legal support graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,421.
San Diego Miramar College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in legal support. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in legal support from San Diego Miramar College. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in legal support at San Diego Miramar College make a median salary of 34,421.
The 17th most popular school in the country for legal support majors who are seeking their associate degree is Houston Community College. Each year, around 48,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in legal support from Houston Community College. Of these students, 85% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in legal support at Houston Community College make a median salary of 34,421.
Santa Ana College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in legal support. Each year, around 20,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in legal support from SAC. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Data shows that SAC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,421.
Hillsborough Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in legal support. Each year, around 19,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in legal support from HCC. About 80% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in legal support at Hillsborough Community College make a median salary of 34,421.
College of Southern Nevada is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in legal support. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in legal support from CSN. About 68% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that CSN graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,421.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to legal support that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 394 |
| Other Legal Professions | 55 |
| Legal Research | 21 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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