Paralegal Schools
In Dallas, North Carolina
Paralegal faculty can choose to work at only one paralegal school in Dallas. The trends in Dallas' paralegal academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes paralegal training at the following levels:
- Paralegal Certificate
- Associates degree in Paralegal
Statistics
Professional Trends
Dallas Vs. North Carolina Paralegal Employment
| Dallas | 2,700 |
| North Carolina | 11,400 |
Of the 11,400 paralegals employed in North Carolina, 2,700 work in Dallas. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of paralegals in Dallas has shrunk by 10%. Overall employment in Dallas has increased.
Dallas Vs. North Carolina Paralegal employment growth
| 12,320 | 12,870 | 12,460 | 11,960 | 11,400 |
| 3,000 | 3,400 | 3,200 | 2,950 | 2,700 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: North Carolina
- Dark Yellow: Dallas
Paralegal VS. All professions salaries in Dallas
| $40,555 | $39,820 | $42,290 | $44,715 | $46,950 |
| $39,710 | $41,200 | $42,490 | $43,890 | $44,630 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Paralegal in Dallas
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Dallas
In Dallas, salaries for paralegals have increased. Dallas paralegals made $46,950 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for paralegals in Dallas was $40,555 per year. The growth in the salary of paralegals in Dallas is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Paralegals in Dallas
10th percentile |
$29,830 |
25th percentile |
$37,405 |
50th percentile |
$45,175 |
75th percentile |
$56,535 |
90th percentile |
$66,885 |
Dallas paralegals earn a median yearly salary of $45,175. The 10% of paralegals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $29,830 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 124% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Paralegals and related professions in Dallas
Homeland Security |
$39,853 |
Court Reporter |
$45,650 |
Criminal Justice |
$45,902 |
Paralegal |
$46,950 |
Law |
$58,959 |
On average paralegals in Dallas earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Dallas.
Educational Trends
Paralegal schools in Dallas
Many of Dallas' paralegals are graduates of the only accredited paralegal school in the city.
Paralegal Programs Offered In Dallas
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 1 |
There is one degree and certificate program in paralegal offered by Dallas' paralegal school.
Student Completed Paralegal Degrees In Dallas
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
16 |
| Total | 16 |
In 2010 approximately 16 students graduated from paralegal courses.