Paralegal Schools
In Springfield, Missouri
Paralegal faculty can choose to work at one of 4 paralegal schools in Springfield. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the paralegal academic community in Springfield, and the future trends. Academia in paralegal includes paralegal training at the following levels:
- Paralegal Certificate
- Associates degree in Paralegal
Statistics
Professional Trends
Springfield Vs. Missouri Paralegal Employment
| Springfield | 640 |
| Missouri | 8,410 |
Exactly 640 of the 8,410 paralegals employed in Missouri, work in Springfield. Between 2006 and 2010, in Springfield, there has been a 21% growth in the number of paralegals. As the employment for paralegals in Springfield has increased, overall employment in Springfield has also increased.
Springfield Vs. Missouri Paralegal employment growth
| 9,590 | 9,550 | 9,110 | 8,840 | 8,410 |
| 530 | 700 | 460 | 750 | 640 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Missouri
- Dark Yellow: Springfield
Paralegal VS. All professions salaries in Springfield
| $31,970 | $31,080 | $32,965 | $34,005 | $38,355 |
| $31,300 | $32,220 | $33,840 | $34,490 | $35,410 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Paralegal in Springfield
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Springfield
In Springfield, salaries for paralegals have increased. In 2010 Springfield paralegals earned an average yearly salary of $38,355. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for paralegals in Springfield was $31,970 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Springfield.
Salary percentiles for Paralegals in Springfield
10th percentile |
$26,415 |
25th percentile |
$30,680 |
50th percentile |
$35,765 |
75th percentile |
$43,430 |
90th percentile |
$54,360 |
Paralegals in Springfield earn a median salary of $35,765 per year. The 10% of paralegals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $26,415 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 106% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Paralegals and related professions in Springfield
Paralegal |
$38,355 |
Homeland Security |
$43,320 |
Criminal Justice |
$49,560 |
Law |
$61,744 |
On average paralegal salaries in Springfield are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Paralegal schools in Springfield
Many of Springfield's paralegals are graduates of one of the 4 accredited paralegal schools in the city.
Paralegal Programs Offered In Springfield
associate |
3 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 4 |
There are a total of 4 degree and certificate programs in paralegal offered by Springfield's paralegal schools.
Student Completed Paralegal Degrees In Springfield
associate |
17 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
19 |
| Total | 36 |
Approximately 36 students completed paralegal courses in 2010.