Paralegal Schools
In Kankakee, Illinois
Paralegal faculty can choose to work at only one paralegal school in Kankakee. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of paralegal and paralegal education in Kankakee, which includes paralegal training at the following levels:
Statistics
Professional Trends
Kankakee Vs. Illinois Paralegal Employment
Kankakee | 50 |
Illinois | 22,050 |
Of the 22,050 paralegals employed in Illinois, 50 work in Kankakee. There has been a 17% decline in the number of paralegals in Kankakee between the years 2006 and 2010. As the employment for paralegals in Kankakee has decreased, overall employment in Kankakee has increased.
Kankakee Vs. Illinois Paralegal employment growth
21,330 | 23,430 | 23,170 | 22,330 | 22,050 |
60 | 60 | 60 | No data | 50 |
2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Grey: Illinois
- Dark Yellow: Kankakee
Paralegal VS. All professions salaries in Kankakee
$30,360 | $29,870 | $32,730 | No data | $39,780 |
$34,070 | $36,080 | $36,700 | $37,160 | $37,530 |
2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Light Blue: Paralegal in Kankakee
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Kankakee
In Kankakee, salaries for paralegals have increased. In 2010 Kankakee paralegals earned an average yearly salary of $39,780. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for paralegals in Kankakee was $30,360 per year. The growth in the salary of paralegals in Kankakee is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Paralegals in Kankakee
10th percentile |
$23,260 |
25th percentile |
$33,110 |
50th percentile |
$40,040 |
75th percentile |
$46,590 |
90th percentile |
$55,600 |
Paralegals in Kankakee earn a median salary of $40,040 per year. The difference in pay between the paralegals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 139%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $23,260 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $55,600 per year.
Average Salaries for Paralegals and related professions in Kankakee
Criminal Justice |
$24,680 |
Homeland Security |
$24,680 |
Paralegal |
$39,780 |
Law |
$54,287 |
Kankakee paralegals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Paralegal schools in Kankakee
There is only one accredited paralegal school in the city. Many of Kankakee's paralegals are graduates of this school.
Paralegal Programs Offered In Kankakee
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 Kankakee's paralegal schools.
Student Completed Paralegal Degrees In Kankakee
associate |
5 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
Total | 6 |
Approximately 6 students completed paralegal courses in 2010.