Paralegal Schools In Cleveland, Ohio
Paralegal faculty can choose to work at one of 4 paralegal schools in Cleveland. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in paralegal in the city of Cleveland, which encompasses paralegal training at the following levels:
- Paralegal Certificate
- Associates degree in Paralegal
- Bachelors degree in Paralegal
Statistics
Professional Trends
Cleveland Vs. Ohio Paralegal Employment
| Cleveland | 4,090 |
| Ohio | 14,430 |
Exactly 4,090 of Ohio's 14,430 paralegals work in Cleveland. There has been a 15% decline in the number of paralegals in Cleveland between the years 2006 and 2010. As the number of paralegals in Cleveland has decreased, overall employment in Cleveland has increased.
Cleveland Vs. Ohio Paralegal employment growth
| 15,210 | 15,270 | 15,620 | 14,240 | 14,430 |
| 4,810 | 4,890 | 4,780 | 4,320 | 4,090 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Ohio
- Dark Yellow: Cleveland
Paralegal VS. All professions salaries in Cleveland
| $42,340 | $42,625 | $43,775 | $44,675 | $45,675 |
| $39,640 | $40,780 | $41,790 | $41,930 | $42,830 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Paralegal in Cleveland
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Cleveland
In Cleveland, salaries for paralegals have increased. Cleveland paralegals made $45,675 per year, on average, in 2010. The average salary for paralegals in Cleveland was $42,340 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Cleveland.
Salary percentiles for Paralegals in Cleveland
10th percentile |
$29,830 |
25th percentile |
$36,690 |
50th percentile |
$44,445 |
75th percentile |
$54,445 |
90th percentile |
$63,005 |
Cleveland paralegals earn a median yearly salary of $44,445. The difference in pay between the paralegals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 111%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $29,830 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $63,005 per year.
Average Salaries for Paralegals and related professions in Cleveland
Homeland Security |
$44,873 |
Criminal Justice |
$45,245 |
Paralegal |
$45,675 |
Court Reporter |
$54,020 |
Law |
$62,354 |
Cleveland paralegals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Paralegal schools in Cleveland
Many of Cleveland's paralegals are graduates of one of the 4 accredited paralegal schools in the city.
Paralegal Programs Offered In Cleveland
associate |
3 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 5 |
There are a total of 5 degree and certificate programs in paralegal offered by Cleveland's paralegal schools.
Student Completed Paralegal Degrees In Cleveland
associate |
56 |
bachelor |
3 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
17 |
| Total | 76 |
In 2010 approximately 76 students completed paralegal courses.