Paralegal Schools
In Tucson, Arizona
Paralegal faculty can choose to work at one of 2 paralegal schools in Tucson. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of paralegal and paralegal education in Tucson, which includes paralegal training at the following levels:
- Paralegal Certificate
- Associates degree in Paralegal
Statistics
Professional Trends
Tucson Vs. Arizona Paralegal Employment
| Tucson | 1,300 |
| Arizona | 9,260 |
Exactly 1,300 of the 9,260 paralegals employed in Arizona, work in Tucson. There has been a 33% growth in the number of paralegals in Tucson between the years 2006 and 2010. Overall employment in Tucson has decreased.
Tucson Vs. Arizona Paralegal employment growth
| 7,950 | 8,890 | 9,730 | 9,700 | 9,260 |
| 980 | 1,160 | 1,500 | 1,380 | 1,300 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Arizona
- Dark Yellow: Tucson
Paralegal VS. All professions salaries in Tucson
| $38,350 | $42,410 | $41,250 | $40,790 | $40,620 |
| $36,420 | $37,860 | $39,650 | $40,870 | $42,160 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Paralegal in Tucson
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Tucson
In Tucson, salaries for paralegals have increased. Tucson paralegals made $40,620 per year, on average, in 2010. Paralegals in Tucson made a yearly average salary of $38,350, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of paralegals in Tucson is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Paralegals in Tucson
10th percentile |
$27,615 |
25th percentile |
$31,190 |
50th percentile |
$37,240 |
75th percentile |
$47,035 |
90th percentile |
$61,700 |
Paralegals in Tucson earn a median salary of $37,240 per year. The 10% of paralegals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $27,615 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $61,700 per year.
Average Salaries for Paralegals and related professions in Tucson
Homeland Security |
$26,615 |
Criminal Justice |
$33,615 |
Paralegal |
$40,620 |
Law |
$59,540 |
Court Reporter |
$64,020 |
On average paralegal salaries in Tucson are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Paralegal schools in Tucson
There are 2 accredited paralegal schools in the city. Many of Tucson's paralegals are graduates of one of these schools.
Paralegal Programs Offered In Tucson
associate |
2 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 3 |
There are a total of 3 degree and certificate programs in paralegal offered by Tucson's paralegal schools.
Student Completed Paralegal Degrees In Tucson
associate |
41 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
19 |
| Total | 60 |
In 2010 approximately 60 students completed paralegal courses.