Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Santa Barbara Business College – Bakersfield 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 California colleges that offer paralegal program.

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Santa Barbara Business College – Bakersfield (sbbcollege)

1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA

Santa Barbara Business College - Bakersfield is a private career college that provides a great education environment for its students. Students can select from many areas of study, including:

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

Over the past several years SBBCollege granted degrees to over 560 students with more than 49% of students who start the program continue it to completion. Santa Barbara Business College location in Bakersfield offers over ten different programs available, with a Bachelor's degree being the highest level offered. Here are the more popular programs offered:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing
• Medical Assistant
• Sports Management
• Bookkeeping

To help support students, Santa Barbara Business College - Bakersfield may offer student services like those listed below:

• Remedial instructional courses
• Counseling assistance
• Student employment
• Assistance to find work

The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools has accredited the instruction & training provided by Santa Barbara Business College - Bakersfield for over six straight years. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can see classes offered, tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. sbbcollege 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

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.38
  • Average Annual Salary: $59040
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.77
  • Average Annual Salary: $72310

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

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.31
  • Average Annual Salary: $56800
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.91
  • Average Annual Salary: $74700

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).