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Paralegal in Virginia

Paralegal Schools in Virginia

449 Paralegal students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Paralegal is the 78th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Paralegal Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 203
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 126
Bachelor’s Degree 107
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 13
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 13

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 18.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
  • White: 51.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 18.5%
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Jobs for Paralegal Grads in Virginia

18,400 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 Virginia

In this state, paralegal grads earn an average of $51,600. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,500.

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

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
199 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 19%.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
52,873 Total Students

35% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,680. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 65% of students receive it.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,759 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. A typical student attending Reynolds Community College will pay a net price of $3,492. 26% of the teachers are full time.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,769 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 33% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

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#5

Regent University

Virginia Beach
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,256 Total Students

26% of the teachers are full time. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,572.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,738 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. 83% of students get financical aid.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,515 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 26% of the teachers are full time.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,337 Total Students

26% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,103.

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#8

University of Richmond

University of Richmond
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
4,056 Total Students

An average student at URichmond will pay a net price of $28,649. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid. 63% of the teachers are full time.

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Paralegal Careers in VA

Some of the careers paralegal majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Legal Support Workers 10% $122,830
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 2% $41,550

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