Legal Assistant/Paralegal Basic Certificates
There are 473 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in Legal Assistant/Paralegal. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about48% 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 | 4,414 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 812 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,134 |
Earnings of Legal Assistant/Paralegal Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in Legal Assistant/Paralegal. About 83.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 284 |
| Women | 1,479 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Legal Assistant/Paralegal graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 883 | 50.1% |
| Asian | 56 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 373 | 21.2% |
| Black or African American | 285 | 16.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 56 | 3.2% |
| Race Unknown | 70 | 4.0% |
| International Students | 25 | 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 Basic Certificates
There are 530 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Legal Assistant/Paralegal. Learn more about the most popular below:
Eastern Gateway Community College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Legal Assistant/Paralegal majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 317 basic certificates in Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Legal Assistant/Paralegal here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Center for Advanced Legal Studies is a popular choice for Legal Assistant/Paralegal majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 207 people received their basic certificate in Legal Assistant/Paralegal from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Legal Assistant/Paralegal here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Legal Assistant/Paralegal. This school awarded 200 basic certificates 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.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Legal Assistant/Paralegal. This school awarded 195 basic certificates in Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Legal Assistant/Paralegal here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bryant & Stratton College-Online comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Legal Assistant/Paralegal. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their basic certificate 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.
University of San Diego is a popular choice for Legal Assistant/Paralegal majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their basic certificate in Legal Assistant/Paralegal from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Legal Assistant/Paralegal here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Legal Assistant/Paralegal. This school awarded 109 basic certificates in Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Legal Assistant/Paralegal here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Ana College is a popular choice for Legal Assistant/Paralegal majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 104 basic certificates in Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Legal Assistant/Paralegal here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pasadena City College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Legal Assistant/Paralegal. This school awarded 92 basic certificates in Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their basic certificate 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.
Crestpoint University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Legal Assistant/Paralegal. This school awarded 85 basic certificates 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.
Post University is a popular choice for Legal Assistant/Paralegal majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 80 basic certificates in Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Legal Assistant/Paralegal here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bryan University is a popular choice for Legal Assistant/Paralegal majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their basic certificate 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.
Houston Community College is a popular choice for Legal Assistant/Paralegal majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their basic certificate in Legal Assistant/Paralegal from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Legal Assistant/Paralegal here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lone Star College System is a popular choice for Legal Assistant/Paralegal majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their basic certificate 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.
Collin County Community College District is a popular choice for Legal Assistant/Paralegal majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 74 basic certificates in Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Legal Assistant/Paralegal here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Los Angeles College is a popular choice for Legal Assistant/Paralegal majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their basic certificate 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.
Florida Gulf Coast University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Legal Assistant/Paralegal. This school awarded 71 basic certificates 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 comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Legal Assistant/Paralegal. This school awarded 71 basic certificates 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.
De Anza College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Legal Assistant/Paralegal. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their basic certificate 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Legal Assistant/Paralegal that also offer basic certificates.
| 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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