Paralegal Schools
In Manchester, Connecticut
Paralegal faculty can choose to work at only one paralegal school in Manchester. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in paralegal in the city of Manchester, which encompasses paralegal training at the following levels:
- Paralegal Certificate
- Associates degree in Paralegal
Statistics
Professional Trends
Manchester Vs. Connecticut Paralegal Employment
| Manchester | 2,700 |
| Connecticut | 6,520 |
Of the 6,520 paralegals employed in Connecticut, 2,700 work in Manchester. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of paralegals in Manchester has grown by 11%. Overall employment in Manchester has also increased.
Manchester Vs. Connecticut Paralegal employment growth
| 6,790 | 7,050 | 7,130 | 6,950 | 6,520 |
| 2,430 | 2,850 | 2,900 | 2,830 | 2,700 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Connecticut
- Dark Yellow: Manchester
Paralegal VS. All professions salaries in Manchester
| $47,790 | $46,800 | $51,375 | $52,675 | $53,925 |
| $46,700 | $48,650 | $50,340 | $51,520 | $52,280 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Paralegal in Manchester
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Manchester
As the number of paralegals in Manchester has grown, salaries for paralegals have also increased. In 2010 Manchester paralegals earned an average yearly salary of $53,925. The average salary for paralegals in Manchester was $47,790 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of paralegals in Manchester is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Paralegals in Manchester
10th percentile |
$36,025 |
25th percentile |
$43,050 |
50th percentile |
$53,280 |
75th percentile |
$64,415 |
90th percentile |
$74,485 |
Paralegals in Manchester make a median yearly salary of $53,280. The 10% of paralegals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $36,025 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $74,485 per year.
Average Salaries for Paralegals and related professions in Manchester
Homeland Security |
$50,270 |
Paralegal |
$53,925 |
Criminal Justice |
$56,735 |
Law |
$84,673 |
Paralegal salaries in Manchester are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Paralegal schools in Manchester
There is only one accredited paralegal school in the city. Many of Manchester's paralegals are graduates of this school.
Paralegal Programs Offered In Manchester
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 2 |
Manchester's paralegal schools offer 2 paralegal degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Paralegal Degrees In Manchester
associate |
20 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
15 |
| Total | 35 |
Approximately 35 students completed paralegal courses in 2010.