Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 405707
- Phone: (605) 394-4800
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (605) 336-4600
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
5:1Average 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 National American University – Sioux Falls 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 South Dakota colleges that offer paralegal program.
National American University – Sioux Falls
5301 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City, SD
Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. National American University – Sioux Falls has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | 4 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1 |
| Female | 3 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
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
Upon completion of the Paralegal program at National American University – Sioux Falls, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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
- Rapid City, SD
- Average Hourly Rate: $19.60
- Average Annual Salary: $40760
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
- Rapid City, SD
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.67
- Average Annual Salary: $43000
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 give you an idea of the students National American University – Sioux Falls accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, National American University – Sioux Falls may provide student services like:- Distance learning
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work