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Paralegal in New Jersey

Paralegal Schools in New Jersey

142 students earned Paralegal degrees in New Jersey in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Paralegal is the 138th most popular major in the state out of a total 407 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Paralegal Majors in New Jersey

Paralegal majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 25
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 25

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a paralegal major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of paralegal majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 12.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.2%
  • White: 43.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 13.4%
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Jobs for Paralegal Grads in New Jersey

10,550 people in the state and 405,270 in the nation are employed in jobs related to paralegal.

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Wages for Paralegal Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a paralegal grad in the state is $58,260, compared to a typical salary of $54,500 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

#1

Montclair State University

Montclair
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it.

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Paralegal Careers in NJ

Some of the careers paralegal majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 16% $55,770
Legal Support Workers 4% $63,320
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 2% $52,550

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