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#1 #1 Best College for Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the U.S. Suffolk University Boston, MA Each year, Suffolk University grants about 109 degrees to those studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Legal Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,110–1,300 Est. Net Price * $33,089 Median Starting Salary $54,506
#2 #2 Best College for Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the U.S. Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN Every year, Bethany Lutheran College grants around 34 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Legal Studies, General, Communication, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,070–1,250 Est. Net Price * $19,456 Median Starting Salary $57,663
#3 #3 Best College for Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the U.S. University of La Verne La Verne, CA Each year, the University of La Verne grants around 219 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Organizational Leadership, Psychology, General, Education, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 970–1,290 Est. Net Price * $27,216 Median Starting Salary $51,174
#4 #4 Best College for Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the U.S. Franklin Pierce University Rindge, NH At Franklin Pierce University, the most popular majors students study are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,140 Est. Net Price * $25,557 Median Starting Salary $59,049
#5 #5 Best College for Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the U.S. Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY At Eastern Kentucky University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, General Studies, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. In fact, Eastern Kentucky University grants 203 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 930–1,180 Est. Net Price * $10,852 Median Starting Salary $52,687
#6 #6 Best College for Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the U.S. Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO Every year, Missouri Western State University grants around 104 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $12,764 Median Starting Salary $53,168
#7 #7 Best College for Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the U.S. Clayton State University Morrow, GA At Clayton State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Community Psychology, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 880–1,070 Est. Net Price * $9,397 Median Starting Salary $50,642
#8 #8 Best College for Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the U.S. University of Toledo Toledo, OH Each year, the University of Toledo grants around 277 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Computer Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Est. Net Price * $17,927 Median Starting Salary $52,366
#9 #9 Best College for Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the U.S. Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Every year, Roger Williams University awards around 88 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Est. Net Price * $37,936 Median Starting Salary $63,338
#10 #10 Best College for Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 418 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Est. Net Price * $21,511 Median Starting Salary $52,839
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
Suffolk University Boston, MA Each year, Suffolk University grants about 109 degrees to those studying...view more	100	85%	12	1,110 - 1,300	$33,089	$54,506
Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN Every year, Bethany Lutheran College grants around 34 degrees to students...view more	98	51%	14	1,070 - 1,250	$19,456	$57,663
University of La Verne La Verne, CA Each year, the University of La Verne grants around 219 degrees to those...view more	95	48%	6	970 - 1,290	$27,216	$51,174
Franklin Pierce University Rindge, NH At Franklin Pierce University, the most popular majors students study are...view more	94	90%	8	970 - 1,140	$25,557	$59,049
Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY At Eastern Kentucky University, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	92	78%	8	930 - 1,180	$10,852	$52,687
Clayton State University Morrow, GA At Clayton State University, the three most popular college majors students...view more	86	71%	33	880 - 1,070	$9,397	$50,642
Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO Every year, Missouri Western State University grants around 104 degrees to...view more	86	--	9	--	$12,764	$53,168
University of Toledo Toledo, OH Each year, the University of Toledo grants around 277 degrees to those...view more	81	95%	6	1,100 - 1,310	$17,927	$52,366
Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Every year, Roger Williams University awards around 88 degrees to those...view more	76	88%	2	1,140 - 1,310	$37,936	$63,338
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 418 degrees...view more	70	88%	9	1,180 - 1,350	$21,511	$52,839

About Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Legal Assistant/Paralegal programs prepare individuals to perform research, drafting, investigatory, record-keeping and related administrative functions under the supervision of an attorney or court. Includes instruction in legal research, drafting legal documents, appraising, pleading, courthouse procedures, and legal specializations.

Of the 2,332 Legal Assistant/Paralegal degrees granted each year at the Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years level, 17% percent of whom are men and the other 83% percent are women. Did you know that California has more students graduating with a degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal than any other state in the US? In fact, California granted 469 degrees last year! The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal is $35,200.

Popularity of Legal Assistant/Paralegal Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying jobs for Legal Assistant/Paralegal majors include Legal Support Workers, All Other, Paralegals and Legal Assistants and Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers. But, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for specific careers. Positions that are in high need that a degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal can prepare you for are Paralegals and Legal Assistants, Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers and Legal Support Workers, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Legal Assistant/Paralegal majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Legal Support Workers, All Other	$67,700	1,031	9,817	9,836	0%
Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$60,970	8,436	78,654	81,940	4%
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers	$53,550	1,458	15,114	15,381	2%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Legal Assistant/Paralegal majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

2,332

Female Students

1,945 (83%)

Male Students

387 (16%)

White (1,223, 52%)

Hispanic or Latino (478, 20%)

Black or African American (322, 14%)

Asian (102, 4%)

Two or more races (94, 4%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (67, 3%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (22, 1%)

U.S. Nonresident (19, 1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (5, <1%)

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Legal Assistant/Paralegal

#1 Best College for Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the U.S.

85%

12

1,110–1,300

$33,089

$54,506

#2 Best College for Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the U.S.

51%

14

1,070–1,250

$19,456

$57,663

#3 Best College for Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the U.S.

48%

6

970–1,290

$27,216

$51,174

#4 Best College for Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the U.S.

90%

8

970–1,140

$25,557

$59,049

#5 Best College for Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the U.S.

78%

8

930–1,180

$10,852

$52,687

#6 Best College for Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the U.S.

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9

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$12,764

$53,168

#7 Best College for Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the U.S.

71%

33

880–1,070

$9,397

$50,642

#8 Best College for Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the U.S.

95%

6

1,100–1,310

$17,927

$52,366

#9 Best College for Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the U.S.

88%

2

1,140–1,310

$37,936

$63,338

#10 Best College for Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the U.S.

88%

9

1,180–1,350

$21,511

$52,839

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