Paralegal Schools
In Louisville, Kentucky
In Louisville, there are 6 paralegal schools where paralegal faculty can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in paralegal in the city of Louisville, which encompasses paralegal training at the following levels:
- Paralegal Certificate
- Associates degree in Paralegal
- Bachelors degree in Paralegal
Statistics
Professional Trends
Louisville Vs. Kentucky Paralegal Employment
| Louisville | 2,330 |
| Kentucky | 7,290 |
Of the 7,290 paralegals employed in Kentucky, 2,330 work in Louisville. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of paralegals in Louisville has grown by 23%. As the number of paralegals in Louisville has increased, overall employment in Louisville has also increased.
Louisville Vs. Kentucky Paralegal employment growth
| 5,310 | 4,950 | 5,790 | 6,170 | 7,290 |
| 1,890 | 1,790 | 1,830 | 1,950 | 2,330 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Kentucky
- Dark Yellow: Louisville
Paralegal VS. All professions salaries in Louisville
| $36,770 | $37,560 | $40,940 | $41,125 | $38,360 |
| $35,730 | $37,410 | $38,920 | $39,970 | $40,320 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Paralegal in Louisville
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Louisville
In Louisville, salaries for paralegals have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $38,360 per year was earned by paralegals in Louisville. The average salary for paralegals in Louisville was $36,770 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Louisville.
Salary percentiles for Paralegals in Louisville
10th percentile |
$24,985 |
25th percentile |
$29,325 |
50th percentile |
$36,810 |
75th percentile |
$45,420 |
90th percentile |
$55,860 |
Paralegals make a median salary of $36,810 per year in Louisville. The difference in pay between the paralegals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 124%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $24,985 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $55,860 per year.
Average Salaries for Paralegals and related professions in Louisville
Paralegal |
$38,360 |
Criminal Justice |
$40,461 |
Homeland Security |
$44,123 |
Law |
$54,673 |
On average paralegals in Louisville earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Louisville.
Educational Trends
Paralegal schools in Louisville
Many of Louisville's paralegals are graduates of one of the 6 accredited paralegal schools in the city.
Paralegal Programs Offered In Louisville
associate |
4 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 6 |
There are a total of 6 degree and certificate programs in paralegal offered by Louisville's paralegal schools.
Student Completed Paralegal Degrees In Louisville
associate |
69 |
bachelor |
17 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
9 |
| Total | 95 |
Approximately 95 students graduated from paralegal courses in 2010.