Every year approximately 18 students graduate with a degree in paralegal from Montana schools. If you too are interested in studying paralegal, Montana has 2 paralegal schools from which you can choose. Tuition at Montana's paralegal schools is approximately $11,783 per year for a degree in paralegal.
The University of Montana is the largest paralegal school in the state of Montana, based on number of students. It is located in Missoula. Approximately 12 students graduated with a paralegal degree from The University of Montana in 2009, which was 67% of the total state paralegal graduates for that year. In 2009, tuition at The University of Montana, was approximately $5,330 per year.
A majority of paralegal graduates choose to work as paralegals. If you are planning on working in the state after graduation, you should know that the job outlook for paralegals in Montana is good. Approximately 1,040 paralegals are currently working in Montana. And the government projects that this number will increase by 19%, or to 1,250 paralegals by the year 2018.
If you work as a paralegal in Montana, your yearly salary can range from less than $21,441 to more than $38,343. The median salary for paralegals in Montana is $28,460 per year.
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The University of Montana
Address:
Missoula, Montana, Missoula, Montana 59812
Awards Offered:
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
University of Great Falls
Address:
1301 Twentieth St S, Great Falls, Montana 59405-4996
Awards Offered:
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree