Legal Assistant/Paralegal Associate Degrees
There are 473 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and53% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.4% of Legal Assistant/Paralegal graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Legal Assistant/Paralegal Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,493 people earned theirLegal Assistant/Paralegal majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Legal Assistant/Paralegal at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 2,064 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 4,414 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 812 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,134 |
Earnings of Legal Assistant/Paralegal Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal of $37,648 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,277 |
| 4 years | $37,648 |
| 5 years | $42,965 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Legal Assistant/Paralegal students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal. About 85.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 630 |
| Women | 3,784 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Legal Assistant/Paralegal graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,013 | 45.6% |
| Asian | 109 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,223 | 27.7% |
| Black or African American | 618 | 14.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 31 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 169 | 3.8% |
| Race Unknown | 180 | 4.1% |
| International Students | 64 | 1.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Legal Assistant/Paralegal Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 530 colleges that offer a associate degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Legal Assistant/Paralegal students seeking a associate degree is Eastern Gateway Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 317 people received their associate degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Center for Advanced Legal Studies comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Legal Assistant/Paralegal. This school awarded 207 associate degrees in Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Legal Assistant/Paralegal majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 200 associate degrees in Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Legal Assistant/Paralegal. During the most recent year for which we have data, 195 people received their associate degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bryant & Stratton College-Online is a popular choice for Legal Assistant/Paralegal majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 159 associate degrees in Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of San Diego comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Legal Assistant/Paralegal. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their associate degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Legal Assistant/Paralegal majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their associate degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Ana College is a popular choice for Legal Assistant/Paralegal majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their associate degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pasadena City College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Legal Assistant/Paralegal. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their associate degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida SouthWestern State College is a popular choice for Legal Assistant/Paralegal majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 88 associate degrees in Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Crestpoint University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Legal Assistant/Paralegal. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their associate degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Post University is a popular choice for Legal Assistant/Paralegal majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their associate degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bryan University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Legal Assistant/Paralegal. This school awarded 76 associate degrees in Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Houston Community College is a popular choice for Legal Assistant/Paralegal majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their associate degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lone Star College System comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Legal Assistant/Paralegal. This school awarded 75 associate degrees in Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Collin County Community College District comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Legal Assistant/Paralegal. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their associate degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Los Angeles College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Legal Assistant/Paralegal. This school awarded 73 associate degrees in Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Gulf Coast University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Legal Assistant/Paralegal. This school awarded 71 associate degrees in Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Legal Assistant/Paralegal majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 71 associate degrees in Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
De Anza College is a popular choice for Legal Assistant/Paralegal majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 68 associate degrees in Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Legal Assistant/Paralegal that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary | 403 |
| Court Reporting and Captioning/Court Reporter | 380 |
| Legal Support Services, Other | 212 |
| Court Interpreter | 2 |
| Scopist | 2 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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