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Updated: 11 May 2013
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$0$29K$58K$87K
Bachelor's Degree$25,038 - $57,111  
   
Associate's Degree$24,605 - $59,311  
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science (PolySci)$25,301 - $63,914  
Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Paralegal Studies$21,141 - $48,175  
Associate's Degree, Paralegal Studies$24,903 - $62,269  
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language$29,021 - $60,263  
Certificate (Cert), Paralegal Studies$27,230 - $68,080  
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Paralegal Studies$12,255 - $86,127  
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Criminal Justice$20,134 - $64,067  
Associate of Arts (AA), Paralegal Studies$26,674 - $54,631  
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Criminal Justice$21,745 - $44,698  
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History$33,000 - $42,907  
High School Diploma$31,197 - $39,929  
Associate Degree (AD), Paralegal Studies$28,486 - $46,184  
Associate of Science (AS), Paralegal Studies$23,000 - $60,498  
Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Jurisprudence, or Master of Law (LLM)$35,000 - $49,694  
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Legal Studies$31,862 - $60,000  
GED or High School Diploma$32,000 - $40,107  
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology$38,323 - $56,972  
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Administration$48,400 - $77,419  
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics$22,348 - $40,494  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 11 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 416

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