Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 991200
- Phone: (615) 322-7311
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
93%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
23:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
20FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,842Average 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 Volunteer State Community 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 Tennessee colleges that offer paralegal program.
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Volunteer State Community College (VSCC)
2101 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN
Volunteer State Community College, located in northern Middle Tennessee, offers a variety of programs that allow students to obtain their Associate Degree, certificates or just continue with education. Vol State serves students from Metro Nashville to the Cumberland Plateau. Besides Gallatin, Vol States main campus, the college offers satellite campuses across the region. This includes campuses specifically for evening classes, high school dual-enrolment and other programs like Health and Business.
Vol State has a very diverse and large variety of clubs and organization, which provides great opportunities to its students to learn and later serve the community. Free tutoring and low tuition has made VSCC a top choice for returning and new students in the area. Students wanting to complete a bachelor’s degree can take advantage of Vol States’ Tennessee Transfer Pathway Program.
Cost to attend is $139 per semester hour for in-state students, and $574 for out of state students. For more information on tuition and fees, including maintenance fees, please visit Vol States tuition information page.
VSCC provides assistance to students who need to apply for financial aid and apply for fee waivers. Grants, along with Scholarships are also available for students to take advantage of.
There are currently more than 8,000 students enrolled at VSCC, and the college prides itself on being culturally diverse. Vol State provides a healthy learning environment to its students, and offers many tools and resources to ensure a quality education. You can visit Vol State’s webpage for a more detailed look at the college.
Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. VSCC has offered the following program levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 2 |
| Associate's Degree | 11 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3 |
| Female | 10 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Unknown | 1 |
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 Volunteer State Community College, 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
- Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Hourly Rate: $26.25
- Average Annual Salary: $54600
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
- Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Total Employment: 140
- Average Hourly Rate: $16.68
- Average Annual Salary: $34690
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 applicants Volunteer State Community College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Volunteer State Community College may provide services to students including:- Online classes
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Volunteer State Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Softball