Law Schools
In Polkton, North Carolina
Law faculty can choose to work at only one law school in Polkton. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in law in the city of Polkton, which encompasses law training at the following levels:
- Law Certificate
- Associates degree in Law
Statistics
Professional Trends
Polkton Vs. North Carolina Law Employment
| Polkton | 11,480 |
| North Carolina | 50,260 |
Of the 50,260 law professionals employed in North Carolina, 11,480 work in Polkton. There has been a 4% growth in the number of law professionals in Polkton between the years 2006 and 2010. As the employment for law professionals in Polkton has increased, overall employment in Polkton has also increased.
Polkton Vs. North Carolina Law employment growth
| 47,950 | 47,850 | 49,740 | 50,680 | 50,260 |
| 10,990 | 11,730 | 11,970 | 11,940 | 11,480 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: North Carolina
- Dark Yellow: Polkton
Law VS. All professions salaries in Polkton
| $52,533 | $50,379 | $56,601 | $57,899 | $58,959 |
| $39,710 | $41,200 | $42,490 | $43,890 | $44,630 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Law in Polkton
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Polkton
As the number of law professionals in Polkton has grown, salaries for law professionals have also increased. In 2010 an average salary of $58,959 per year was earned by law professionals in Polkton. The average salary for law professionals in Polkton was $52,533 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of law professionals in Polkton is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Law professionals in Polkton
10th percentile |
$33,277 |
25th percentile |
$40,427 |
50th percentile |
$53,467 |
75th percentile |
$52,867 |
90th percentile |
$67,992 |
Law professionals make a median salary of $53,467 per year in Polkton. The difference in pay between the law professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 104%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $33,277 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $67,992 per year.
Average Salaries for Law professionals and related professions in Polkton
Homeland Security |
$39,853 |
Forensic Science |
$45,540 |
Court Reporter |
$45,650 |
Criminal Justice |
$45,902 |
Paralegal |
$46,950 |
Criminology |
$50,345 |
Law |
$58,959 |
Forensic Accounting |
$62,267 |
Public Administration |
$113,940 |
Polkton law professionals have earnings that are higher than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Law schools in Polkton
Many of Polkton's law professionals are graduates of the only accredited law school in the city.
Law Programs Offered In Polkton
associate |
2 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
5 |
| Total | 7 |
There are a total of 7 degree and certificate programs in law offered by Polkton's law schools.
Student Completed Law Degrees In Polkton
associate |
8 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
74 |
| Total | 82 |
Approximately 82 students graduated from law courses in 2010.