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College of the Canyons (COC) - Paralegal

26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Paralegal

A program that prepares individuals to perform research, drafting, investigatory, record-keeping and related administrative functions under the supervision of an attorney or court. Includes instruction in legal research, drafting legal documents, appraising, pleading, courthouse procedures, and legal specializations. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other California schools that offer a paralegal degree. Students at College of the Canyons who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:

Associate

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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Paralegal Program

The table below lists the number of students that have completed the paralegal program at the College of the Canyons for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Overall

College of the Canyons Degree Level Breakdown For The Paralegal Program

	Total
All Students	7

By Gender

College of the Canyons Student Gender Breakdown For The Paralegal Program

	Total
Male	2
Female	5

By Race

College of the Canyons Student Racial Breakdown For The Paralegal Program

	Total
American Indian	-
Black	1
Asian	-
Hispanic	1
White	5
Unknown	-

Career Options For Graduates

Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Job 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. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of paralegals and legal assistants in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division

Total Employment: 7,310
Average Annual Salary: $59,540
Average Hourly Rate: $28.62
Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 22
Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 97%

Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division

Total Employment: 3,370
Average Annual Salary: $54,170
Average Hourly Rate: $26.04
Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 22
Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 124%

Projections

Total Employment (2010): 256,000
Total Employment Projected (2020): 302,900
Percent Job Growth: 18.30%
Percent of Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 2%

Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers

Job 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. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of title examiners, abstractors, and searchers in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division

Total Employment: 1,230
Average Annual Salary: $48,830
Average Hourly Rate: $23.48
Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 20.3
Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 83%

Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division

Total Employment: 800
Average Annual Salary: $57,110
Average Hourly Rate: $27.46
Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 20.6
Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 149%

Projections

Total Employment (2010): 59,000
Total Employment Projected (2020): 58,200
Percent Job Growth: -1.4%
Percent of Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 14%

List of schools that offer a paralegal degree or program in California

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Bristol University
Anaheim, CA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Students: Under 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 40
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Fremont College
Cerritos, CA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Very Small Two-Year College Students: Under 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 79
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Humphreys College - Stockton and Modesto Campuses
Stockton, CA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Professional Degree Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 54
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John F Kennedy University
Pleasant Hill, CA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Professional Degree Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 14
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National University
La Jolla, CA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 5
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Platt College - Los Angeles
Alhambra, CA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: Under 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 21
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Saint Marys College of California
Moraga, CA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research Degree Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 3
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Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Small Two-Year College Students: Under 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 22
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Santa Barbara Business College-Ventura
Ventura, CA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Very Small Two-Year College Students: Under 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 28
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University of Antelope Valley
Lancaster, CA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Two-Year College Students: Under 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 20
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University of La Verne
La Verne, CA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 5,000 - 9,999
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University of San Diego
San Diego, CA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 249
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Westwood College - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 32
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Westwood College - South Bay
Torrance, CA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: Under 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 1
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Community Colleges


American River College
Sacramento, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Large Two-Year College Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 43
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Canada College
Redwood City, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Medium Two-Year College Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 63
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Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Large Two-Year College Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 41
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Cerro Coso Community College
Ridgecrest, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Medium Two-Year College Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 3
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Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Large Two-Year College Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 18
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City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Large Two-Year College Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 12
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Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Medium Two-Year College Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 85
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College of the Sequoias
Visalia, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Large Two-Year College Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 33
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Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Large Two-Year College Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 9
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Cuyamaca College
El Cajon, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Medium Two-Year College Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 29
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De Anza College
Cupertino, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Large Two-Year College Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 69
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El Camino College
Torrance, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Large Two-Year College Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 40
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Evergreen Valley College
San Jose, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Large Two-Year College Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 28
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Fresno City College
Fresno, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Large Two-Year College Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 31
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Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Large Two-Year College Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 28
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Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Large Two-Year College Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 1
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Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Large Two-Year College Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 13
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Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Large Two-Year College Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 43
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Merced College
Merced, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Large Two-Year College Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 9
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Merritt College
Oakland, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Medium Two-Year College Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 23
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Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Large Two-Year College Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 36
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Mt. San Jacinto Community College District
San Jacinto, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Large Two-Year College Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 17
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Napa Valley College
Napa, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Medium Two-Year College Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 6
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Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Medium Two-Year College Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 25
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Palomar College
San Marcos, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Large Two-Year College Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 1
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Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Large Two-Year College Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 54
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Riverside Community College
Riverside, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Large Two-Year College Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 8
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San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Large Two-Year College Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 2
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San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Large Two-Year College Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 33
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Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Large Two-Year College Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 45
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Shasta College
Redding, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Large Two-Year College Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 13
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Skyline College
San Bruno, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Large Two-Year College Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 16
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Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Large Two-Year College Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 20
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Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Large Two-Year College Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 18
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West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Large Two-Year College Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 46
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West Valley College
Saratoga, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Large Two-Year College Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 33
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Career Colleges


Charter College - Canyon Country
Canyon Country, CA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Non-Degree Granting Degree Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 94
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Empire College School of Business
Santa Rosa, CA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Small Two-Year College Students: Under 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 47
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Everest College - Anaheim
Anaheim, CA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Students: Under 1,000
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Heald College - Concord
Concord, CA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Small Two-Year College Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 15
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Heald College - Fresno
Fresno, CA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Small Two-Year College Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 39
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Heald College - Hayward
Hayward, CA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Small Two-Year College Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 27
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Heald College - Rancho Cordova
Rancho Cordova, CA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Small Two-Year College Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 14
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Heald College - Roseville
Roseville, CA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Small Two-Year College Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 22
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Heald College - Salinas
Salinas, CA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Small Two-Year College Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 7
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Heald College - San Francisco
San Francisco, CA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Small Two-Year College Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 17
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Heald College - San Jose
Milpitas, CA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Small Two-Year College Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 19
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Heald College - Stockton
Stockton, CA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Small Two-Year College Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 6
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ICDC College
Los Angeles, CA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Medium Two-Year College Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 117
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Kaplan College-Panorama City
Panorama City, CA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Small Two-Year College Students: Under 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 3
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Mced Career College
Fresno, CA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Non-Degree Granting Degree Students: Under 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 13
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Mti College
Sacramento, CA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Small Two-Year College Students: Under 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 97
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North - West College - Pasadena
Pasadena, CA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Non-Degree Granting Degree Students: Under 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 4
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Sage College
Moreno Valley, CA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Small Two-Year College Students: Under 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 14
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South Coast College
Orange, CA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Small Two-Year College Students: Under 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 15
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Summit College
Colton, CA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Non-Degree Granting Degree Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 39
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.; BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook 2011; O*NET 2011

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