Paralegal Schools
In Santa Fe, New Mexico
There is only one paralegal school in Santa Fe for faculty to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the paralegal academic community in Santa Fe, and the future trends. Academia in paralegal includes paralegal training at the following levels:
- Paralegal Certificate
- Associates degree in Paralegal
Statistics
Professional Trends
Santa Fe Vs. New Mexico Paralegal Employment
| Santa Fe | 250 |
| New Mexico | 2,220 |
Of the 2,220 paralegals employed in New Mexico, 250 work in Santa Fe. There has been a 36% decline in the number of paralegals in Santa Fe between the years 2006 and 2010. Overall employment in Santa Fe has increased.
Santa Fe Vs. New Mexico Paralegal employment growth
| 2,370 | 2,450 | 2,410 | 2,340 | 2,220 |
| 390 | 280 | 270 | 320 | 250 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: New Mexico
- Dark Yellow: Santa Fe
Paralegal VS. All professions salaries in Santa Fe
| $38,130 | $43,690 | $39,055 | $42,540 | $45,050 |
| $36,510 | $36,480 | $38,740 | $42,010 | $42,140 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Paralegal in Santa Fe
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Santa Fe
As the number of paralegals in Santa Fe has shrunk, salaries for paralegals have increased. In 2010 Santa Fe paralegals earned an average yearly salary of $45,050. Four years earlier in 2006, paralegals in Santa Fe made an average salary of $38,130 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Santa Fe.
Salary percentiles for Paralegals in Santa Fe
10th percentile |
$31,935 |
25th percentile |
$37,575 |
50th percentile |
$44,160 |
75th percentile |
$51,865 |
90th percentile |
$57,405 |
Paralegals make a median salary of $44,160 per year in Santa Fe. The difference in pay between the paralegals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 80%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $31,935 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $57,405 per year.
Average Salaries for Paralegals and related professions in Santa Fe
Homeland Security |
$25,420 |
Criminal Justice |
$35,900 |
Paralegal |
$45,050 |
Law |
$69,097 |
Santa Fe paralegals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Paralegal schools in Santa Fe
Many of Santa Fe's paralegals are graduates of the only accredited paralegal school in the city.
Paralegal Programs Offered In Santa Fe
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 2 |
Santa Fe's paralegal schools offer 2 paralegal degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Paralegal Degrees In Santa Fe
associate |
4 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
8 |
| Total | 12 |
Approximately 12 students graduated from paralegal courses in 2010.