Bachelor’s Degrees in Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Education Levels of Paralegal Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 809 people earned their bachelor's degree in paralegal. This makes it the 250th most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s 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 bachelor's degree in paralegal. About 81.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 152 |
| Women | 657 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of paralegal bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 142 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 142 |
| White | 419 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 81 |
Most Popular Paralegal Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 95 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in paralegal. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for paralegal majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. 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, 113 people received their bachelor's degree in paralegal from Liberty University. Of these students, 89% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida Gulf Coast University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in paralegal. Roughly 15,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,191 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,974 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in paralegal from FGCU. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
New York City College of Technology comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in paralegal. Each year, around 15,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their bachelor's degree in paralegal from City Tech. Of these students, 83% were women and 92% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of West Florida comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in paralegal. Roughly 13,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,735 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in paralegal from UWF. About 73% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stevenson University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in paralegal. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,940 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in paralegal from Stevenson. About 72% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
St Petersburg College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in paralegal. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in paralegal from SPC. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
Grand Valley State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in paralegal. Roughly 23,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in paralegal from GVSU. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
Eastern Kentucky University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in paralegal. Roughly 14,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,296 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in paralegal from Eastern. About 85% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern Mississippi comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in paralegal. Each year, around 14,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,508 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in paralegal from Southern Miss. About 71% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
SUNY Canton comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in paralegal. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in paralegal from SUNY Canton. Of these students, 74% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for paralegal majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Toledo. Roughly 18,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,753 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in paralegal from University of Toledo. About 94% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in paralegal. Each year, around 26,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,483 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in paralegal from Kent State.
The 13th most popular school in the country for paralegal majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. Roughly 29,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in paralegal from IUPUI. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Roger Williams University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in paralegal. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in paralegal from RWU. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for paralegal majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Clayton State University. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in paralegal from Clayton State University. Around 94% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for paralegal majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Minnesota State University - Moorhead. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,838 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,479 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in paralegal from MSU Moorhead. About 85% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Houston - Clear Lake is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in paralegal. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,920 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in paralegal from UH Clear Lake. About 75% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for paralegal majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Brandman University. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,762 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in paralegal from Brandman. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in paralegal. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in paralegal from UC. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Peirce College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in paralegal. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,896 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in paralegal from Peirce. About 86% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Legal Support Services | 141 |
| Legal Administrative Assistant | 1 |
| Court Reporting | 1 |
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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