Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Franklin College teaches students to perform legal research, as well as drafting, investigatory record-keeping, and other administrative functions related to the legal system. Students who graduate the program will perform these functions under the supervision of an attorney or in a court and will gain instruction from the program in legal research, drafting legal documents, appraising, pleading, courthouse procedures, and other legal specializations. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer paralegal program.

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Franklin College (IBC)

1156 Barranca, El Paso, TX

Franklin College operates as a two year private institution that provides a great education environment for its students in El Paso and surrounding areas. Students may choose from a few areas of study, including:

• Health and Clinical Professions
• Business and Marketing Studies
• Security and Protective Services
• Legal Professions and Studies
• Computer and Information Sciences

Over the past several years Franklin College has granted degrees to over 440 students with a graduation rate of more than 72%. More than ten different programs are offered at Franklin College. The more popular programs are listed below:

• Medical Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician
• Medical Insurance Coding
• Health Aide
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

To support students and graduates, Franklin College may provide services like:

• Remedial instructional courses
• Career path counseling
• Employing students to lower education costs
• Assisting students to find work

Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can learn about admissions information, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. IBC offers an associate's degree program in paralegal.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Description

Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, paralegals and legal assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• El Paso, TX
  • Total Employment: 350
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.34
  • Average Annual Salary: $42320

Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers

Description

Search real estate records, examine titles, or summarize pertinent legal or insurance documents or details for a variety of purposes. May compile lists of mortgages, contracts, and other instruments pertaining to titles by searching public and private records for law firms, real estate agencies, or title insurance companies.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, title examiners, abstractors, and searchers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• El Paso, TX
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.72
  • Average Annual Salary: $43090

Legal Support Workers, All Other

Description

All legal support workers not listed separately.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).