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Paralegal in Michigan

Paralegal Schools in Michigan

232 students earned Paralegal degrees in Michigan in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Paralegal is the 146th most popular major out of a total 954 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Paralegal Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 100
Bachelor’s Degree 68
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 37
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 24
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 24
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 13.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 67.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for Paralegal Grads in Michigan

6,110 people in the state and 405,270 in the nation are employed in jobs related to paralegal.

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Wages for Paralegal Jobs in Michigan

Paralegal grads earn an average of $41,350 in the state and $54,500 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Michigan that offer paralegal degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 66% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,511 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

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Davenport University

Grand Rapids
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
6,127 Total Students

The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at Davenport University. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,760. 31% of the teachers are full time.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,736 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,402. The full-time teacher rate is 28%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.74 years to complete their degree at Eastern Michigan. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,140 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,585. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid.

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#7

Henry Ford College

Dearborn
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,345 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,331. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,306 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,616. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,792 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,921. The full-time teacher rate is 40%.

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Baker College

Owosso
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
16% Graduation Rate
6,028 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $12,920. 16% of the teachers are full time.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,368 Total Students

The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at Northern Michigan University. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,723. 70% of the teachers are full time.

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Paralegal Careers in MI

Some of the careers paralegal majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 15% $47,420
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 3% $37,930

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