Paralegal Schools
In Bristol, Rhode Island
Paralegal faculty can choose to work at only one paralegal school in Bristol. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in paralegal in the city of Bristol, which encompasses paralegal training at the following levels:
- Paralegal Certificate
- Bachelors degree in Paralegal
Statistics
Professional Trends
Bristol Vs. Rhode Island Paralegal Employment
| Bristol | 1,970 |
| Rhode Island | 1,930 |
Of the 1,930 paralegals employed in Rhode Island, 1,970 work in Bristol. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of paralegals in Bristol has grown by 1%. As the number of paralegals in Bristol has increased, overall employment in Bristol has also increased.
Bristol Vs. Rhode Island Paralegal employment growth
| 1,660 | 2,000 | 2,240 | 2,140 | 1,930 |
| 1,960 | 2,250 | 2,380 | 2,210 | 1,970 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Rhode Island
- Dark Yellow: Bristol
Paralegal VS. All professions salaries in Bristol
| $39,165 | $41,365 | $41,560 | $43,765 | $45,460 |
| $39,780 | $41,330 | $42,720 | $43,600 | $44,970 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Paralegal in Bristol
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Bristol
Salaries for paralegals in Bristol have increased. Bristol paralegals made $45,460 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for paralegals in Bristol was $39,165 per year. The growth in the salary of paralegals in Bristol is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Paralegals in Bristol
10th percentile |
$32,420 |
25th percentile |
$37,385 |
50th percentile |
$44,255 |
75th percentile |
$51,860 |
90th percentile |
$61,660 |
Paralegals in Bristol earn a median salary of $44,255 per year. The 10% of paralegals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $32,420 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 90% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Paralegals and related professions in Bristol
Homeland Security |
$41,530 |
Paralegal |
$45,460 |
Criminal Justice |
$51,415 |
Law |
$62,047 |
On average paralegals in Bristol earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Bristol.
Educational Trends
Paralegal schools in Bristol
Many of Bristol's paralegals are graduates of the only accredited paralegal school in the city.
Paralegal Programs Offered In Bristol
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 2 |
Bristol's paralegal schools offer 2 paralegal degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Paralegal Degrees In Bristol
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
27 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
6 |
| Total | 33 |
Approximately 33 students graduated from paralegal courses in 2010.