Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Pennsylvania College of Technology 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 Illinois colleges that offer paralegal program.

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Pennsylvania College of Technology

Also known as Penn College

2611 Corporate West Drive, Lisle, IL

Located at One College Avenue in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania College of Technology offers a broad choice of programs that lead to 100 different types of career-associated certifications or two-year and four-year degrees.

Programs are offered under five major areas of studies, namely Business and Hospitality, Health Sciences, Construction and Design, Sciences, Humanities and Visual Communications, Industrial, Computer and Engineering Technologies, and Transportation and Natural Resources. Popular areas of studies include nursing, construction, IT, business administration, and heavy construction equipment technology.

The school, which is affiliated with Pennsylvania State University, currently has an enrollment of almost 6,000 students. Annual tuition and fees for in-state students is approximately $14,000 per year while out-of-state residents pay around $18,000 annually. Financial aid is provided in the form of payment plans, loans, scholarships and grants.

The college, which is located at One College Avenue in Williamsport, provides varsity sports programs for its students. Sports featured at the school include:

• Women’s and Men’s Archery
• Men’s Baseball
• Women’s Fast Pitch Softball
• Women’s and Men’s Tennis
• Men’s Cross-country
• Women’s and Men’s Basketball
• Women’s Volleyball
• Men’s Wrestling
• Men’s Golf
• Women’s and Men’s Soccer

For further information about the school and its programs, you can contact the college toll-free at 800-367-9222.

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pennsylvania College of Technology has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 8
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $51700
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 410
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.79
  • Average Annual Salary: $45310
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 350
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.38
  • Average Annual Salary: $61100

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 960
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.64
  • Average Annual Salary: $40850
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.94
  • Average Annual Salary: $35240

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).