Paralegal Schools
In Arlington, Virginia
In Arlington, there are 2 paralegal schools where paralegal faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of paralegal and paralegal education in Arlington, which includes paralegal training at the following levels:
- Paralegal Certificate
- Associates degree in Paralegal
- Bachelors degree in Paralegal
- Masters degree in Paralegal
Statistics
Professional Trends
Arlington Vs. Virginia Paralegal Employment
| Arlington | 17,370 |
| Virginia | 10,680 |
Of the 10,680 paralegals employed in Virginia, 17,370 work in Arlington. Between 2006 and 2010, in Arlington, there has been a 10% decline in the number of paralegals. As the employment for paralegals in Arlington has decreased, overall employment in Arlington has increased.
Arlington Vs. Virginia Paralegal employment growth
| 10,920 | 11,370 | 11,430 | 11,070 | 10,680 |
| 19,280 | 19,730 | 18,690 | 18,800 | 17,370 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Virginia
- Dark Yellow: Arlington
Paralegal VS. All professions salaries in Arlington
| $54,740 | $57,100 | $59,055 | $60,630 | $60,370 |
| $52,980 | $54,840 | $57,620 | $60,090 | $62,300 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Paralegal in Arlington
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Arlington
In Arlington, salaries for paralegals have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $60,370 per year was earned by paralegals in Arlington. Four years earlier in 2006, paralegals in Arlington made an average salary of $54,740 per year. The growth in the salary of paralegals in Arlington is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Paralegals in Arlington
10th percentile |
$36,730 |
25th percentile |
$45,385 |
50th percentile |
$57,325 |
75th percentile |
$73,245 |
90th percentile |
$90,430 |
Paralegals make a median salary of $57,325 per year in Arlington. The 10% of paralegals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $36,730 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $90,430 per year.
Average Salaries for Paralegals and related professions in Arlington
Court Reporter |
$44,640 |
Homeland Security |
$58,988 |
Criminal Justice |
$59,066 |
Paralegal |
$60,370 |
Law |
$70,861 |
Arlington paralegals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Paralegal schools in Arlington
Many of Arlington's paralegals are graduates of one of the 2 accredited paralegal schools in the city.
Paralegal Programs Offered In Arlington
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 3 |
Arlington's paralegal schools offer 3 paralegal degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Paralegal Degrees In Arlington
associate |
11 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
6 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
6 |
| Total | 23 |
Approximately 23 students completed paralegal courses in 2010.