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Paralegal in California

Paralegal Schools in California

1,501 students earned Paralegal degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

A Paralegal major is the 104th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Paralegal Majors in California

Paralegal majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 690
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 432
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 432
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 249
Post-Master’s Certificate 119
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 119
Bachelor’s Degree 11

Gender Distribution

In California, a paralegal major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of paralegal majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 46.0%
  • White: 29.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Paralegal Grads in California

In this state, there are 44,000 people employed in jobs related to a paralegal degree, compared to 405,270 nationwide.

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Wages for Paralegal Jobs in California

In this state, paralegal grads earn an average of $58,180. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,500.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer paralegal degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
8,861 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 52% of the teachers are full time. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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62 Degrees in Major Awarded
28,393 Total Students

A typical student attending Mt. SAC will pay a net price of $3,646. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it.

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43 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,408 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. 50% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,554.

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Santa Ana College

Santa Ana
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,118 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $1,497. 27% of the teachers are full time.

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38 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,422 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.10%. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. 88% of students get financical aid.

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35 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,800 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 30%. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

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Fullerton College

Fullerton
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,427 Total Students

36% of the teachers are full time. 87% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,418.

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College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,573 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending College of the Canyons will pay a net price of $4,212. 29% of the teachers are full time.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,699 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,741. The full-time teacher rate is 37%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it.

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Oxnard College

Oxnard
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,994 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,111. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time.

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Paralegal Careers in CA

Some of the careers paralegal majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 18% $57,290
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 8% $56,580
Legal Support Workers 6% $51,630

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to paralegal.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Legal Administrative Assistant 9
Court Reporting 6

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