Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 773000
- Phone: (732) 224-2345
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Admissions Office
- Phone: (609) 894-9311
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
56%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
23:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
4FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,224Average 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 Burlington County 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 New Jersey colleges that offer paralegal program.
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Burlington County College (RCBC)
765 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ
Burlington County College is an accredited, public, two-year, co-educational, community college located in Burlington County, New Jersey. Major facilities are located in two campuses in Mount Laurel and Pemberton Township and two centers in Willingboro and Mount Holly. Founded in 1966, the college enrolls more than 8,500 students in certificate programs, Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degree programs. Burlington County College is approved by the State and accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
It’s a medium size comprehensive community college that provides easy access to affordable and quality education. Offer state of the art technologies in the education and training of all individuals through an appropriate mix of delivery systems. The college is enriching the quality of life by sponsoring cultural, personal and recreational interest activities through a widespread program of community and continuing education.
BCC also provides an educational experience that encourages individual to think critically and to examine and clarify ethical, personal and political values, enabling individuals to strengthen their academic skills through academic support, counseling and adaptive learning.
Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. RCBC offers an associate's degree program in paralegal.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1 |
| Female | 7 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 2 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| White | 5 |
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 Burlington County College, 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
- Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Hourly Rate: $24.98
- Average Annual Salary: $51950
- Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Hourly Rate: $30.14
- Average Annual Salary: $62680
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
- Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
- Average Hourly Rate: $22.95
- Average Annual Salary: $47740
- Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 330
- Average Hourly Rate: $21.11
- Average Annual Salary: $43900
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 admission details below may give you an idea of the students Burlington County College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP 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, Burlington County College may offer services to students including:- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Burlington County College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball