Paralegal Schools
In Columbia, South Carolina
In Columbia, there is only one paralegal school where paralegal faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of paralegal and paralegal education in Columbia, which includes paralegal training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Paralegal
- Bachelors degree in Paralegal
Statistics
Professional Trends
Columbia Vs. South Carolina Paralegal Employment
| Columbia | 2,090 |
| South Carolina | 6,780 |
Of the 6,780 paralegals employed in South Carolina, 2,090 work in Columbia. Between 2006 and 2010, in Columbia, there has been a 3% growth in the number of paralegals. Overall employment in Columbia has also increased.
Columbia Vs. South Carolina Paralegal employment growth
| 7,000 | 7,660 | 7,320 | 7,110 | 6,780 |
| 2,030 | 2,060 | 1,940 | 2,000 | 2,090 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: South Carolina
- Dark Yellow: Columbia
Paralegal VS. All professions salaries in Columbia
| $36,475 | $37,015 | $38,680 | $41,770 | $44,720 |
| $35,040 | $36,880 | $38,180 | $39,020 | $40,340 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Paralegal in Columbia
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Columbia
As the number of paralegals in Columbia has grown, salaries for paralegals have also increased. In 2010 Columbia paralegals earned an average yearly salary of $44,720. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for paralegals in Columbia was $36,475 per year. The growth in the salary of paralegals in Columbia is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Paralegals in Columbia
10th percentile |
$28,765 |
25th percentile |
$35,005 |
50th percentile |
$42,600 |
75th percentile |
$51,015 |
90th percentile |
$66,305 |
Paralegals make a median salary of $42,600 per year in Columbia. The difference in pay between the paralegals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 131%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $28,765 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $66,305 per year.
Average Salaries for Paralegals and related professions in Columbia
Court Reporter |
$35,850 |
Homeland Security |
$38,150 |
Criminal Justice |
$39,310 |
Paralegal |
$44,720 |
Law |
$54,650 |
On average paralegals in Columbia earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Columbia.
Educational Trends
Paralegal schools in Columbia
Many of Columbia's paralegals are graduates of the only accredited paralegal school in the city.
Paralegal Programs Offered In Columbia
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 Columbia's paralegal schools.
Student Completed Paralegal Degrees In Columbia
associate |
10 |
bachelor |
14 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 24 |
In 2010 approximately 24 students graduated from paralegal courses.