Paralegal Studies

Whatcom Community College ETPL
The program provides students with the knowledge and skills for entry into paralegal careers in public or private law offices and law-related agencies. Whatcom's paralegal studies curriculum is aligned to standards outlined by the Washington Supreme Court, including new content in family law.

Financial information

Total tuition

$11,483.10

Total required fees

$314.80

Books and supplies

$200.00

Locations

Whatcom Community College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

90

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

ESLA 117 or placement into ENGL& 101. Completion of PLS 127, PLS 111, and BTEC 121 or BTEC 122 with a minimum grade of C is required for all other PLS program courses.

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

53%

Employment rate

69%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$22.64

Typical (median) annual earnings

$42,358.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

48%

Other Industries

28%

Healthcare and Social Services

14%

Accommodation and Food Services

10%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
52
Completion rate
53%
Average number of students who completed each year
17
Gender
Male
20%
Female
80%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
2%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
15%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
77%
Multi-racial
5%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
3%
20 to 29
35%
30 to 39
26%
40 to 49
27%
50 and over
10%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
13%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
27%
Some college experience, but no degree
31%
Certificate or AA
10%
BA or higher
19%