Paralegal Schools In Raleigh, North Carolina

In Raleigh, there are 2 paralegal schools where paralegal faculty can find employment. The trends in Raleigh'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

Raleigh Vs. North Carolina Paralegal Employment

Raleigh 2,320
North Carolina 11,400

Of the 11,400 paralegals employed in North Carolina, 2,320 work in Raleigh. The number of paralegals in Raleigh has grown by 12% from 2006 to 2010. Overall employment in Raleigh has decreased.

Raleigh Vs. North Carolina Paralegal employment growth

12,320 12,870 12,460 11,960 11,400
2,080 2,190 2,170 2,380 2,320
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: North Carolina
  • Dark Yellow: Raleigh

Paralegal VS. All professions salaries in Raleigh

$42,155 $42,550 $45,155 $47,070 $50,545
$39,370 $40,840 $42,170 $43,370 $44,810
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Paralegal in Raleigh
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Raleigh

In Raleigh, salaries for paralegals have increased. In 2010 paralegals in Raleigh reportedly earned an average salary of $50,545 per year. The average salary for paralegals in Raleigh was $42,155 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Raleigh.

Salary percentiles for Paralegals in Raleigh

10th percentile		 $30,850
25th percentile		 $39,995
50th percentile		 $50,425
75th percentile		 $59,015
90th percentile		 $68,190

Paralegals make a median salary of $50,425 per year in Raleigh. The 10% of paralegals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $30,850 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 121% higher salaries.

Average Salaries for Paralegals and related professions in Raleigh

Homeland Security		 $40,650
Criminal Justice		 $45,320
Paralegal		 $50,545
Law		 $60,945

Raleigh paralegals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.

Educational Trends

Paralegal schools in Raleigh

2

There are 2 accredited paralegal schools in the city. Many of Raleigh's paralegals are graduates of one of these schools.

Paralegal Programs Offered In Raleigh

associate		 1
bachelor		 0
master		 0
doctor		 0
Certificate		 1
Total2

There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in paralegal offered by Raleigh's paralegal schools.

Student Completed Paralegal Degrees In Raleigh

associate		 1
bachelor		 0
master		 0
doctor		 0
Certificate		 48
Total49

In 2010 approximately 49 students completed paralegal courses.

Paralegal Faculty Salaries in Raleigh, North Carolina

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