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Financial Aid Office

ACCEPTANCE RATE

79.31%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

97%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

12:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

48

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$6,886

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Herzing University – Minneapolis 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 Minnesota colleges that offer paralegal program.

Herzing University – Minneapolis

1501 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN

Herzing University, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been offering computer and technical training since 1965. The school has since expanded its offerings to include programs in business and allied health. The school began expanding its campuses, with locations currently available in eight states. Alongside the physical expansion, the school upped its offerings from diplomas to associate, bachelor at physical campuses and master degrees through the online campus.

Academics

Herzing University offers a large number of undergraduate and graduate programs in growing industries.  The move away from diplomas to actual degrees means that the school provides general education courses alongside required courses. The program offerings are placed in one of five categories: Healthcare, Business, Public Safety, Design and Technology.

Programs offered at Herzing University include:

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrollment at Herzing University can apply online or in person. Either way, students must make an appointment for an interview, where an admissions officer will review the application and review one's aptitude and placement. Financial Aid is available through a variety of means, including federal loans and grants, veteran's benefits, institutional grants and others. Students interested in receiving financial aid must obtain a federal PIN number and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). After the FAFSA has been submitted a student aid report will be provided which will be used to determine financial aid eligibility and awards.

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Herzing University – Minneapolis has offered the following program levels for students:

  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Associate's Degree1
Bachelor's Degree0

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

Students who have completed the Paralegal program at Herzing University – Minneapolis, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

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

  • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
    • Total Employment: 4
    • Average Hourly Rate: $27.03
    • Average Annual Salary: $56220

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

  • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
    • Total Employment: 620
    • Average Hourly Rate: $23.19
    • Average Annual Salary: $48240

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).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the students Herzing University – Minneapolis accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Herzing University – Minneapolis may offer services including:

  • Distance learning
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Work study style employment
  • Employment search assistance