Paralegal Schools In Kentucky
Paralegal classes faculty can choose to work at one of 18 accredited paralegal schools in Kentucky. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of paralegal and paralegal training in Kentucky, which includes paralegal training at the following levels:
- Paralegal Certificate
- Associates degree in Paralegal
- Bachelors degree in Paralegal
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Professional Trends
Kentucky Vs. National Paralegal Employment
| Kentucky | 7,290 |
| National | 476,640 |
Of all of the paralegals in the country, nearly 2% are in the state of Kentucky.
Employment Growth for Paralegals In Kentucky
| 5,310 | 4,950 | 5,790 | 6,170 | 7,290 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Kentucky, paralegal is a growing field. In Kentucky, 1,980 more paralegals were working in 2010, than there were in 2006. This represents a 37% growth in the field. This growth is faster than the national trend for paralegals which shows a 4% decrease in the number of paralegals working around the nation.
Paralegal VS. All Professions salaries in Kentucky
| $34,900 | $34,785 | $35,505 | $35,940 | $36,445 |
| $39,791 | $41,432 | $43,385 | $44,191 | $44,977 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Paralegal
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
In Kentucky, as the number of paralegals is growing, the salaries earned by paralegals are increasing. The mean salary for paralegals in 2006 was $34,900 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $36,445 per year.
Salary percentiles for Paralegals in Kentucky
10th percentile |
$23,345 |
25th percentile |
$28,310 |
50th percentile |
$34,275 |
75th percentile |
$43,170 |
90th percentile |
$53,350 |
Thus, paralegals' salaries grew by 4% in 4 years. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In the state of Kentucky, there is a huge variation in pay, within the field of paralegal. The pay differential between the highest paid paralegals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket is 129%
Average Salaries for Paralegals and related professions in Kentucky
Criminal Justice |
$35,909 |
Homeland Security |
$39,543 |
Law |
$51,194 |
Paralegal |
$36,445 |
In Kentucky, paralegals earn, on average, less than professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Paralegal programs available for each degree type for all schools in Kentucky
associate |
17 |
bachelor |
6 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
3 |
| Total | 26 |
The number of students graduating from the 18 accredited paralegal schools in Kentucky is decreasing. In 2006 there were 278 paralegal graduates from paralegal courses in Kentucky and in 2010 there were 188 graduates.
This represents a 32% decrease in the number of paralegal degree or certificate school graduates in Kentucky state. 65% of these graduates received an associate's degree in paralegal.