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Paralegal Schools in Oregon

There are seven schools in the state of Oregon offering paralegal programs. In 2010, 116 students graduated from programs at Oregon paralegal schools. 79 of all these students graduated with associates degrees and 37 of all these students graduated with certificates.

Overview

On average, 125 students graduate from paralegal programs in Oregon each year. More specifically, 37 students graduated with paralegal certificates and 79 with an associate's level degree.

Seven paralegal schools are located in this state. And of these, while two schools are public, five schools are private. Tuition at a public paralegal school varies from $3,016 to $3,608, while private paralegal school tuition varies from $10,425 to $14,740.

Average tuition for paralegal programs is $5,023. While the highest tuition for paralegal programs, which is $14,740 per year, is at Everest College-Portland, the lowest tuition in Oregon, which is $3,016 each year, is at Portland Community College.

Schools in Oregon offer certificates and associates degrees for students pursing paralegal.

Paralegal Program Completions in Oregon 2006 - 2010

On average, 125 students graduate from paralegal programs in Oregon each year. More specifically, 37 students graduated with paralegal certificates and 79 with an associate's level degree.

Paralegal Program Completions in Oregon 2006 - 2010

  • Certificate 2006: 33
  • Certificate 2007: 38
  • Certificate 2008: 43
  • Certificate 2009: 54
  • Certificate 2010: 37
  • Associate 2006: 95
  • Associate 2007: 102
  • Associate 2008: 92
  • Associate 2009: 83
  • Associate 2010: 79

Paralegal Program Availability in Oregon

Schools in Oregon offer a total of nine programs in legal assisting. Of these programs, close to 55.6% are associate's level programs. The remaining programs are certificates.

Paralegal Program Availability in Oregon

  • Certificate: 4
  • Associate: 5

Paralegals and Legal Assistants — Salary by Percentile

Paralegals and Legal Assistants — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile: 28530
  • 25th Percentile: 35810
  • Median: 45800
  • 75th Percentile: 60000
  • 90th Percentile: 74880

Legal Support Workers, All Other — Salary by Percentile

Legal Support Workers, All Other — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile: 33420
  • 25th Percentile: 39080
  • Median: 45290
  • 75th Percentile: 53180
  • 90th Percentile: 62860

Paralegals and Legal Assistants — Employment Trend

Paralegals and Legal Assistants — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 39410
  • Median Salary 2007: 40770
  • Median Salary 2008: 43500
  • Median Salary 2009: 46190
  • Median Salary 2010: 45800
  • Total Employed 2006: 1960
  • Total Employed 2007: 2380
  • Total Employed 2008: 2500
  • Total Employed 2009: 2350
  • Total Employed 2010: 2160

Legal Support Workers, All Other — Employment Trend

Legal Support Workers, All Other — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 43060
  • Median Salary 2007: 44220
  • Median Salary 2008: 45420
  • Median Salary 2009: 45380
  • Median Salary 2010: 45290
  • Total Employed 2006: 270
  • Total Employed 2007: 330
  • Total Employed 2008: 410
  • Total Employed 2009: 390
  • Total Employed 2010: 290

Oregon vs National Paralegal Employment

Oregon vs National Paralegal Employment

  • Employed in Oregon: 0.845% (2450)

Paralegal Schools in Oregon

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1. ITT Technical Institute - Portland

9500 NE Cascades Parkway
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 255-6500

ITT Technical Institute-Portland is a for-profit 4-year institution. This school, which is near the heart of downtown, is in Portland, OR. ITT is one of several campuses. This school offers students ten associates level degrees and seven bachelors level degrees. In 2010, 953 students pursued degrees from the 16 programs at this school. This technical college offers subjects including web design and design. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools accredits it. ITT Tech is the only technical college in Oregon.

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2. Sumner College

8909 SW Barbur Blvd.- Suite 100
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 223-5100

Sumner College offers one program in legal assisting and this school, which is near the heart of downtown, is located in Portland, OR. Overall, 259 students pursue degrees in four programs at this school. This school is the third oldest institution in the state of Oregon offering programs in legal assisting.

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3. Abdill Career College Inc

843 E Main Ste 203
Medford, OR 97504-7137
(541) 779-8384

Abdill Career College Inc, which is near the heart of downtown, is located in Medford, OR and it offers one program in legal assisting. It is one of 25 vocational schools in Oregon. This vocational school is the fourth oldest institution in the state of Oregon offering programs in legal assisting.

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4. Heald College - Portland

6035 NE 78th Ct
Portland, OR 97218-2852
(503) 505-5492

Heald College-Portland is 5.4 miles from the center of the city and it offers one program in legal assisting. Overall, 1,148 students pursue degrees in 15 Heald College-Portland programs. This small school is the fifth oldest institution in the state of Oregon offering programs in legal assisting.

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5. Umpqua Community College

1140 College Rd.
Roseburg, OR 97470-0226
(541) 440-4600

Umpqua Community College is located in Roseburg, OR. It offers two programs in legal assisting. Of those, this college offers students one paralegal certificate and one associate's level degree in legal assisting. This public college is a public 2-year institution. In terms of programs, it is the second biggest institution in the state of Oregon offering legal assisting.

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6. Everest College - Portland

425 SW Washington
Portland, OR 97204-2296
(503) 222-3225

Everest College-Portland is located in the center of Portland and this school offers one paralegal program. Overall, 783 students pursue degrees in 14 programs at this school. In terms of enrollment, this school ranks sixth in the state of Oregon.

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7. Pioneer Pacific College

27501 SW Parkway Ave
Wilsonville, OR 97070-9296
(503) 682-3903

Pioneer Pacific College offers one program in legal assisting and it is in Wilsonville, Oregon, where students can enjoy a rural setting. 746 students pursue degrees in 21 PPC programs, overall. It is the seventh largest institution in the state of Oregon offering legal assisting.

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8. Portland Community College

12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219-7132
(503) 244-6111

Portland Community College is located in the suburbs of Portland, Oregon. It offers two programs in legal assisting. Specifically, it offers students one paralegal certificate and one paralegal degree at the associate's level. 32,013 students seek degrees in 115 programs at this big college, overall. It is the oldest institution in the state of Oregon offering programs in legal assisting.

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9. Treasure Valley Community College

650 College Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 881-8822

Founded in 1962, Treasure Valley Community College is a public 2-year institution. It is located in Ontario, OR. It offers subjects such as social work, political science, and history. It offers students 20 certificates and 47 degrees at the associates level. In 2010, 2,754 students pursued degrees from the 63 programs at this college. This college is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. It is one of 18 community colleges in Oregon.