In the United States, 24 graduate schools are offering Legal Assistant/Paralegal programs. The average graduate tuition & fees for Legal Assistant/Paralegal programs is $11,399 for state residents and $20,298 for out-of-state students
After completing a Legal Assistant/Paralegal major, you may further your career by choosing one of the following occupations. The average annual wage of Paralegals and Legal Assistants career is $58,330 and, for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers, the average annual income is $52,390.
The average wage is based on the latest employment and wage data (May 2023) from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
| Job Title | Hourly Wage | Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $28.04 | $58,330 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $25.19 | $52,390 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $35.10 | $73,000 |