Paralegal Schools
In Athens, Georgia
Paralegal faculty can choose to work at only one paralegal school in Athens. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in paralegal in the city of Athens, which encompasses paralegal training at the paralegal associates degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Athens Vs. Georgia Paralegal Employment
| Athens | 0 |
| Georgia | 13,840 |
Overall employment in Athens has increased.
Athens Vs. Georgia Paralegal employment growth
| 13,000 | 13,660 | 14,950 | 13,390 | 13,840 |
| 140 | 80 | 90 | No data | No data |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Georgia
- Dark Yellow: Athens
Paralegal VS. All professions salaries in Athens
| $35,985 | $35,330 | $36,440 | $37,345 | $38,175 |
| $34,260 | $35,170 | $37,200 | $38,110 | $39,840 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Paralegal in Athens
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Athens
Salaries for paralegals in Athens have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $38,175 per year was earned by paralegals in Athens. Four years earlier in 2006, paralegals in Athens made an average salary of $35,985 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Athens.
Salary percentiles for Paralegals in Athens
10th percentile |
$29,010 |
25th percentile |
$32,535 |
50th percentile |
$36,435 |
75th percentile |
$40,830 |
90th percentile |
$49,700 |
Paralegals in Athens make a median yearly salary of $36,435. The difference in pay between the paralegals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 71%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $29,010 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $49,700 per year.
Average Salaries for Paralegals and related professions in Athens
Criminal Justice |
$37,005 |
Paralegal |
$38,175 |
Homeland Security |
$39,715 |
Law |
$53,648 |
Athens paralegals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Paralegal schools in Athens
There is only one accredited paralegal school in the city. Many of Athens' paralegals are graduates of this school.
Paralegal Programs Offered In Athens
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
Athens' paralegal school offers one paralegal degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Paralegal Degrees In Athens
associate |
12 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 12 |
Approximately 12 students graduated from paralegal courses in 2010.