Paralegal Schools
In Providence, Rhode Island
Paralegal faculty can choose to work at only one paralegal school in Providence. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in paralegal in the city of Providence, which encompasses paralegal training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Paralegal
- Bachelors degree in Paralegal
Statistics
Professional Trends
Providence Vs. Rhode Island Paralegal Employment
| Providence | 1,970 |
| Rhode Island | 1,930 |
Exactly 1,970 of the 1,930 paralegals employed in Rhode Island, work in Providence. There has been a 1% growth in the number of paralegals in Providence between the years 2006 and 2010. As the number of paralegals in Providence has increased, overall employment in Providence has also increased.
Providence Vs. Rhode Island Paralegal employment growth
| 1,660 | 2,000 | 2,240 | 2,140 | 1,930 |
| 1,960 | 2,250 | 2,380 | 2,210 | 1,970 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Rhode Island
- Dark Yellow: Providence
Paralegal VS. All professions salaries in Providence
| $39,165 | $41,365 | $41,560 | $43,765 | $45,460 |
| $39,780 | $41,330 | $42,720 | $43,600 | $44,970 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Paralegal in Providence
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Providence
In Providence, salaries for paralegals have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $45,460 per year was earned by paralegals in Providence. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for paralegals in Providence was $39,165 per year. The growth in the salary of paralegals in Providence is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Paralegals in Providence
10th percentile |
$32,420 |
25th percentile |
$37,385 |
50th percentile |
$44,255 |
75th percentile |
$51,860 |
90th percentile |
$61,660 |
Paralegals make a median salary of $44,255 per year in Providence. The 10% of paralegals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $32,420 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 90% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Paralegals and related professions in Providence
Homeland Security |
$41,530 |
Paralegal |
$45,460 |
Criminal Justice |
$51,415 |
Law |
$62,047 |
On average paralegal salaries in Providence are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Paralegal schools in Providence
There is only one accredited paralegal school in the city. Many of Providence's paralegals are graduates of this school.
Paralegal Programs Offered In Providence
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in paralegal offered by Providence's paralegal schools.
Student Completed Paralegal Degrees In Providence
associate |
3 |
bachelor |
9 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 12 |
In 2010 approximately 12 students completed paralegal courses.