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#1

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

George Washington University
Washington, DC

At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Political Science and Government, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

47%

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

1,360–1,490

Median Starting Salary

$52,725
#2

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

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Each year, Texas State University awards around 502 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

990–1,210

Median Starting Salary

$52,778
#3

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

Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN

At Purdue University Global, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Health and Wellness, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

68

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$49,607
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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 92 Legal Assistant/Paralegal degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, 18% percent of whom are men and the other 82% percent are women. Did you know that Indiana has more students graduating with a degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal than any other state in the US? In fact, Indiana granted 68 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, Legal Support Workers, All Other and Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers.

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
92
Female Students
75 (81%)
Male Students
17 (18%)

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