Associate Degrees in Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Education Levels of Paralegal Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,575 people earned their associate degree in paralegal. This makes it the 28th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in paralegal at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 4,575 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,203 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,659 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 809 |
| Graduate Certificate | 356 |
| Master’s Degree | 92 |
Earnings of Paralegal Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in paralegal. About 84.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 695 |
| Women | 3,880 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of paralegal associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 150 |
| Black or African American | 599 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,131 |
| White | 2,166 |
| International Students | 67 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 462 |
Most Popular Paralegal Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 459 colleges that offer an associate degree in paralegal. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for paralegal students seekingan associate degree is Eastern Gateway Community College. 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 paralegal from Eastern Gateway Community College. About 78% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bryant & Stratton College - Online is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in paralegal. 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 paralegal from Bryant & Stratton College - Online. Of these students, 92% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Liberty University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in paralegal. 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 paralegal from Liberty University. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in paralegal. 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 paralegal from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Of these students, 92% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bryan University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in paralegal. 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, 79 people received their associate degree in paralegal from Bryan University. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for paralegal majors who are seeking their associate degree is El Centro College. 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 paralegal from El Centro College. About 82% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for paralegal majors who are seeking their associate degree is National Paralegal College. 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 paralegal from National Paralegal College. Of these students, 93% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Mt. San Antonio College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in paralegal. 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 paralegal from Mt. SAC. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for paralegal 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 paralegal from MDC. Of these students, 85% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for paralegal 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 paralegal from Ivy Tech Community College. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for paralegal majors who are seeking their associate degree is Valencia College. 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 paralegal from Valencia College. Of these students, 75% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Portland Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in paralegal. 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 paralegal from Portland Community College. Of these students, 85% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for paralegal majors who are seeking their associate degree is Broward College. 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 paralegal from BC. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for paralegal majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Diego Miramar College. 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 paralegal from San Diego Miramar College. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
Center for Advanced Legal Studies comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in paralegal. 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 paralegal from Center for Advanced Legal Studies. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for paralegal 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 paralegal from Houston Community College. Of these students, 85% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Santa Ana College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in paralegal. 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 paralegal from SAC. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
Hillsborough Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in paralegal. 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 paralegal from HCC. About 80% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
College of Southern Nevada is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in paralegal. 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 paralegal from CSN. About 68% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American River College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in paralegal. Roughly 25,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in paralegal from American River. Of these students, 78% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to paralegal that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Court Reporting | 78 |
| Other Legal Support Services | 60 |
| Legal Administrative Assistant | 58 |
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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