Master’s Degrees in Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Education Levels of Paralegal Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 92 people earned their master's degree in paralegal. This makes it the 519th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for paralegal majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in paralegal. About 81.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 17 |
| Women | 75 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of paralegal master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 36 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |
Most Popular Paralegal Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 4 colleges that offer a master’s degree in paralegal. Learn more about the most popular 4 below:
George Washington University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in paralegal. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in paralegal from GWU. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Texas State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in paralegal. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in paralegal from Texas State.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to paralegal that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Legal Administrative Assistant | 13 |
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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