Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Peirce 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer paralegal program.

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Peirce College

1031 Edgecomb Avenue, York, PA

Peirce College is a nonprofit private college that has a large selection of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Philadelphia, PA, in a predominantly urban area. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled per year at Peirce College.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Peirce College offers:

• Business Administration
• Paralegal
• Information Science Studies
• Bookkeeping

The school operates under an open enrollment policy, accepting any students that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of school records, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be needed for certain programs. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $17,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students may visit the website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, student services, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Peirce College has offered the following degree 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

• York-Hanover, PA
  • Total Employment: 170
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.26
  • Average Annual Salary: $42140

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

• York-Hanover, PA
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.41
  • Average Annual Salary: $38280

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).