Paralegal

Highline College ETPL
Enroll in Highline College's Paralegal program and learn the practical skills you need to obtain a rewarding position in the legal field. Approved by the American Bar Association, Highline's Paralegal program is designed for students with strong verbal and written skills, individual initiative and discipline, and high ethical standards. Paralegal in a variety of settings including law firms, governmental agencies, public defense agencies, legal departments of corporations, the courts and the public sector.

Financial information

Total tuition

$12,631.40

Total required fees

$200.00

Books and supplies

$200.00

Locations

Des Moines, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Yes

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

99

Credits

1089

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Talk to a faculty Adviser. Some classes have entry requirements not listed here. High school diploma or equivalent.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Completion rate

63%

Employment rate

68%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$26.67

Typical (median) annual earnings

$55,848.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

52%

Other Industries

22%

Transportation and Warehousing

15%

Healthcare and Social Services

11%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
44
Completion rate
63%
Average number of students who completed each year
22
Gender
Male
20%
Female
80%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
6%
Black or African American
18%
Hispanic
20%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
43%
Multi-racial
12%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
3%
20 to 29
27%
30 to 39
33%
40 to 49
19%
50 and over
19%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
7%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
26%
Some college experience, but no degree
33%
Certificate or AA
13%
BA or higher
21%