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#1

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

Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Each year, Marist College grants about 263 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Communication, General, Fashion Merchandising, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

58

SAT Score

1,230–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$40,106

Median Starting Salary

$63,704
#2

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

American Educational College
Bayamon, PR

Each year, American Educational College grants about 11 degrees to those majoring in Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$6,906

Median Starting Salary

$53,848
#3

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

Delaware County Community College
Media, PA

At Delaware County Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$7,514

Median Starting Salary

$53,848
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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 65 Legal Assistant/Paralegal degrees granted each year at the Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years level, 26% percent of whom are men and the other 74% percent are women. Did you know that New York has more students graduating with a degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal than any other state in the US? In fact, New York granted 58 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.

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students
65
Female Students
48 (73%)
Male Students
17 (26%)

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