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Paralegal in Washington

Paralegal Schools in Washington

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

As a degree choice, Paralegal is the 167th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Paralegal Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 66
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 35
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 35
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 24

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.2%
  • White: 64.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 15.2%
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Jobs for Paralegal Grads in Washington

There are 8,350 people in the state and 405,270 people in the nation working in paralegal jobs.

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Wages for Paralegal Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a paralegal grad in the state is $60,940, compared to a typical salary of $54,500 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Washington that offer paralegal degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,545 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,583. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 49% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,740. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,823 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,119. 46% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,665 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,050. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,719 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 51% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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Highline College

Des Moines
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,829 Total Students

A typical student attending Highline will pay a net price of $7,883. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 51% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 96%.

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Paralegal Careers in WA

Some of the careers paralegal majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 16% $57,670
Legal Support Workers 7% $61,270
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers -5% $47,030

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Legal Administrative Assistant 20
Court Reporting 6

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