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#1

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

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Each year, Marist University grants about 232 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Communication, General, Psychology, General, and Fashion Merchandising....view more

Acceptance Rate

56%

Annual Degrees Awarded

47

SAT Score

1,200–1,360

Median Starting Salary

$63,704

#2

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

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Annually, the University of New Haven grants about 190 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

56%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,120–1,320

Median Starting Salary

$58,737

#3

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

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

At Tulane University of Louisiana, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

14%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,430–1,510

Median Starting Salary

$51,663

#4

#4 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 Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Electrician....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

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, 25% percent of whom are men and the other 75% 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 47 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
49 (75%)
Male Students
16 (24%)

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