Paralegal Schools
In Chicopee, Massachusetts
Paralegal faculty can choose to work at only one paralegal school in Chicopee. The trends in Chicopee's paralegal academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes paralegal training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Paralegal
- Bachelors degree in Paralegal
Statistics
Professional Trends
Chicopee Vs. Massachusetts Paralegal Employment
| Chicopee | 820 |
| Massachusetts | 12,790 |
Of the 12,790 paralegals employed in Massachusetts, 820 work in Chicopee. There has been a 21% decline in the number of paralegals in Chicopee between the years 2006 and 2010. As the employment for paralegals in Chicopee has decreased, overall employment in Chicopee has increased.
Chicopee Vs. Massachusetts Paralegal employment growth
| 14,960 | 13,750 | 13,670 | 12,830 | 12,790 |
| 1,040 | 950 | 1,030 | 860 | 820 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Massachusetts
- Dark Yellow: Chicopee
Paralegal VS. All professions salaries in Chicopee
| $42,655 | $42,085 | $42,535 | $41,105 | $43,005 |
| $39,790 | $40,910 | $42,280 | $43,250 | $44,520 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Paralegal in Chicopee
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Chicopee
Salaries for paralegals in Chicopee have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $43,005 per year was earned by paralegals in Chicopee. The average salary for paralegals in Chicopee was $42,655 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of paralegals in Chicopee is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Paralegals in Chicopee
10th percentile |
$31,450 |
25th percentile |
$36,190 |
50th percentile |
$41,285 |
75th percentile |
$47,510 |
90th percentile |
$56,330 |
Paralegals in Chicopee make a median yearly salary of $41,285. The 10% of paralegals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $31,450 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $56,330 per year.
Average Salaries for Paralegals and related professions in Chicopee
Homeland Security |
$42,520 |
Paralegal |
$43,005 |
Criminal Justice |
$49,160 |
Law |
$59,227 |
On average paralegals in Chicopee earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Chicopee.
Educational Trends
Paralegal schools in Chicopee
There is only one accredited paralegal school in the city. Many of Chicopee's paralegals are graduates of this school.
Paralegal Programs Offered In Chicopee
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in paralegal offered by Chicopee's paralegal schools.
Student Completed Paralegal Degrees In Chicopee
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
3 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 4 |
In 2010 approximately 4 students completed paralegal courses.