Paralegal Schools In New Mexico
Paralegal classes faculty can choose to work at one of 13 accredited paralegal schools in New Mexico. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the paralegal academic community in New Mexico, and the future trends in paralegal training at the following levels:
- Paralegal Certificate
- Associates degree in Paralegal
- Bachelors degree in Paralegal
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Professional Trends
New Mexico Vs. National Paralegal Employment
| New Mexico | 2,220 |
| National | 476,640 |
Approximately 0% of the country's paralegals work in New Mexico state.
Employment Growth for Paralegals In New Mexico
| 2,370 | 2,450 | 2,410 | 2,340 | 2,220 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In New Mexico, the field of paralegal is shrinking. In 2010 there were 150 less paralegals working in New Mexico than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of paralegals has shrunk by 6%. This decline 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 New Mexico
| $34,995 | $34,630 | $34,675 | $37,385 | $37,280 |
| $40,511 | $43,009 | $44,801 | $46,220 | $46,794 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Light Blue: Paralegal
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The salaries paid to paralegals are growing in New Mexico. The mean salary for paralegals in 2006 was $34,995 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $37,280 per year.
Salary percentiles for Paralegals in New Mexico
10th percentile |
$26,155 |
25th percentile |
$29,880 |
50th percentile |
$35,680 |
75th percentile |
$43,075 |
90th percentile |
$50,625 |
This represents a growth in salaries of 6%. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In New Mexico state, within the field of paralegal, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid paralegals earn 94% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.
Average Salaries for Paralegals and related professions in New Mexico
Court Reporter |
$34,710 |
Criminal Justice |
$40,963 |
Homeland Security |
$45,173 |
Law |
$46,113 |
Paralegal |
$37,280 |
In New Mexico, paralegals make, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Paralegal programs available for each degree type for all schools in New Mexico
associate |
12 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
5 |
| Total | 18 |
As the number of paralegals is decreasing in New Mexico state, the number of students graduating from the 13 accredited paralegal schools in New Mexico state is increasing. In 2006 there were 72 paralegal graduates from paralegal courses in New Mexico and in 2010 there were 92 graduates.
This represents a 28% increase in the number of paralegal degree or certificate school graduates in New Mexico state. A majority of these graduates, or 67%, graduated with a associate's degree in paralegal.