Paralegal Schools
In Newark, New Jersey
Paralegal faculty can choose to work at only one paralegal school in Newark. The trends in Newark's 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
Newark Vs. New Jersey Paralegal Employment
| Newark | 6,650 |
| New Jersey | 17,710 |
Exactly 6,650 of New Jersey's 17,710 paralegals work in Newark. There has been a 8% decline in the number of paralegals in Newark between the years 2006 and 2010. As the number of paralegals in Newark has decreased, overall employment in Newark has increased.
Newark Vs. New Jersey Paralegal employment growth
| 20,360 | 19,690 | 19,600 | 18,040 | 17,710 |
| 7,200 | 7,040 | 7,070 | 6,830 | 6,650 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: New Jersey
- Dark Yellow: Newark
Paralegal VS. All professions salaries in Newark
| $47,740 | $49,115 | $48,565 | $50,070 | $49,890 |
| $47,640 | $49,050 | $50,680 | $52,760 | $53,550 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Paralegal in Newark
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Newark
Salaries for paralegals in Newark have increased. In 2010 paralegals in Newark reportedly earned an average salary of $49,890 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for paralegals in Newark was $47,740 per year. The growth in the salary of paralegals in Newark is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Paralegals in Newark
10th percentile |
$30,005 |
25th percentile |
$40,145 |
50th percentile |
$50,095 |
75th percentile |
$59,755 |
90th percentile |
$69,720 |
Paralegals in Newark make a median yearly salary of $50,095. The difference in pay between the paralegals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 132%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $30,005 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $69,720 per year.
Average Salaries for Paralegals and related professions in Newark
Paralegal |
$49,890 |
Homeland Security |
$53,117 |
Criminal Justice |
$61,100 |
Court Reporter |
$75,750 |
Law |
$81,882 |
On average paralegals in Newark earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Newark.
Educational Trends
Paralegal schools in Newark
There is only one accredited paralegal school in the city. Many of Newark's paralegals are graduates of this school.
Paralegal Programs Offered In Newark
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in paralegal offered by Newark's paralegal schools.
Student Completed Paralegal Degrees In Newark
associate |
18 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
2 |
| Total | 20 |
Approximately 20 students graduated from paralegal courses in 2010.