Program Review Analysis

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1 Review Analysis Legal Assistant/Paralegal 2017

2 Page 2 of 8 Program Review Analysis Degree Description Title: Legal Assistant/Paralegal Program Definition: A program that prepares individuals to perform research, drafting, investigatory, recordkeeping 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. DU Programs Offered Paralegal Studies AS Paralegal Studies BS Paralegal Studies PBCERT Intelligence

3 Page 3 of 8 Job Need Below are growth statistics for each occupational category that maps to this degree. Paralegals and Legal Assistants 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. Sample of reported job titles: Certified Paralegal, Immigration Paralegal, Law Clerk, Legal Analyst, Legal Assistant, Legal Clerk, Paralegal, Paralegal Specialist, Real Estate Paralegal, Summer Law Associate. Region Employment Employment Change Average Openings Year Numeric 10-Year Percent Growth Rate Growth Replacement Total US 279, ,800 21, % * 2,120 6,140 8,270 5,430 5, % 0.90% Detroit Metro % 1% East Central % 1% East % 1% Northeast * * * * * 0 * 0 Northwest % 1% South Central % 0% Southeast % 1% Southwest % 1% Upper Peninsula * * * * * 0 * 0 West % 1% Typical Employer Hiring Level and Experience Required Bachelor's degree 51% Associate, degree 35% Some college, no degree 14% Experience in related occupation required None Intelligence

4 Page 4 of 8 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 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. Sample of reported job titles: Abstracter, Advisory Title Officer, Commercial Title Examiner, Counsel, Searcher, Title Abstractor, Title Department Manager, Title Examiner, Title Officer, Title Searcher. Region Employment Employment Change Average Openings Year Numeric 10-Year Percent Growth Rate Growth Replacement Total US 71,100 70, % * 0 1,560 1,560 1,510 1, % 0.10% Detroit Metro % 0% East Central * * * * * 0 * 0 East * * * * * 0 * 0 Northeast * * * * * 0 * 0 Northwest % 1% South Central % 1% Southeast % 0% Southwest % -1% Upper Peninsula % -2% West * * * * * 0 * 0 Typical Employer Hiring Level and Experience Required Bachelor's degree 2% Some college, no degree 41% High school diploma or equivalent 57% Experience in related occupation required None Sources: U.S. Department of Education Institute of Education Sciences National Center for Education Statistics Department of Technology, Management & Budget U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Intelligence

5 Page 5 of 8 Competitive Analysis Direct Competitor Analysis All Levels This analysis looks at the health of the market taking into account the job outlook as well as competitor graduates. Geography DU Campus Job Openings (through 2024) Completions Potential Statewide All Detroit Metro East Central East Northeast Northwest South Central Southeast Southwest Upper Peninsula West Warren/ Livonia/ Wayne CCC/ Schoolcraft/ Macomb CC Midland/ Delta Flint - Mott CC Analysis Competitive Gap in the Top Institutions/ Program Share Baker College 20.3% Oakland Community College 16.8% Grand Valley State University 10.3% Madonna University 9.6% Davenport University 9.3% Macomb Community College 6.9% Oakland Community College 32% Madonna University 18.3% Macomb Community College 13.1% Madonna University 13% Baker College of Clinton Township 9.8% Delta College 92.3% Davenport University - Midland 7.7% N/A N/A N/A Traverse City Lansing N/A KVCC N/A W.A. Lettinga/Cook Center/Holland Gap in the Gap in the Competitive N/A North Central College 100% Lansing Community College 72.2% Davenport University - Lansing 27.8% Eastern university 47.4% Baker College of Jackson 42.1% Washtenaw Community College 10.5% Davenport University-Kalamazoo 66.7% Kellogg Community College 33.3% Northern University 100% Grand Valley State University 39.5% Davenport University - Lettinga 22.4% Baker College of Muskegon 18.4% Ferris University 17.1% Davenport University - Holland 2.6% Source: Department of Technology, Management & Budget & IPEDS Intelligence

6 Page 6 of 8 Direct Competitor Analysis Statewide by Level CIP Code Level Job Openings (through 2024) Completions Potential Analysis Top Institutions/ Program Share Associate's degree Competitive Baker College 31% Macomb Community College 14.1% Oakland Community College 12.7% Bachelor's degree Grand Valley State University 29.4% Madonna University 27.5% Davenport University 14.7% Certificate above the baccalaureate Davenport University 100% Source: Department of Technology, Management & Budget & IPEDS Intelligence

7 Page 7 of 8 Indirect Competitor Analysis The below degrees are not directly related to this program, but produce graduates that are qualified for the same types of occupations. DU graduates are expected to face some amount of competition from those graduating from the following programs. Occupational Category Paralegals and Legal Assistants No Match Qualifying Degrees Occupational Category Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers No Match Qualifying Degrees Sources: U.S. Department of Education Institute of Education Sciences National Center for Education Statistics Intelligence

8 Page 8 of 8 Wage Data Paralegals and Legal Assistants Area Mean Wages Wage at 10th Wage at 25th Median Wages Wage at 75th Wage at 90th U.S. $ 52,390 $ 30,670 $ 37,880 $ 48,810 $ 62,590 $ 79,010 $ 50,240 $ 30,810 $ 37,400 $ 47,610 $ 60,190 $ 74,760 Ann Arbor, MI $ 49,550 $ 32,430 $ 36,110 $ 46,080 $ 62,690 $ 74,710 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $ 51,520 $ 31,120 $ 38,420 $ 49,270 $ 61,330 $ 75,550 Flint, MI $ 59,550 $ 47,070 $ 52,620 $ 57,380 $ 62,220 $ 76,570 Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $ 50,830 $ 28,730 $ 36,500 $ 47,150 $ 63,050 $ 79,720 Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $ 44,420 $ 27,790 $ 32,650 $ 43,340 $ 54,330 $ 62,390 Lansing-East Lansing, MI $ 50,400 $ 33,880 $ 37,880 $ 50,120 $ 59,110 $ 68,900 Muskegon, $ 43,640 $ 34,700 $ 39,810 $ 44,110 $ 48,290 $ 51,960 Niles-Benton Harbor, MI $ 48,140 $ 36,910 $ 41,330 $ 45,370 $ 49,410 $ 70,250 Saginaw, MI $ 41,120 $ 32,060 $ 35,000 $ 39,900 $ 45,850 $ 49,620 South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $ 49,530 $ 25,010 $ 35,160 $ 52,440 $ 62,400 $ 73,610 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers Area Mean Wages Wage at 10th Wage at 25th Median Wages Wage at 75th Wage at 90th U.S. $ 49,840 $ 27,120 $ 34,130 $ 44,370 $ 58,840 $ 78,230 $ 43,740 $ 28,230 $ 34,070 $ 41,990 $ 49,290 $ 63,110 Ann Arbor, MI $ 54,010 $ 35,170 $ 43,680 $ 54,560 $ 64,110 $ 75,000 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $ 43,880 $ 30,380 $ 35,710 $ 42,620 $ 48,290 $ 60,870 Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $ 44,270 $ 26,990 $ 34,620 $ 42,740 $ 49,850 $ 64,850 Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $ 40,440 $ 27,130 $ 30,430 $ 37,850 $ 47,420 $ 60,400 Monroe, MI $ 46,660 $ 33,990 $ 38,020 $ 44,990 $ 51,290 $ 66,240 Niles-Benton Harbor, MI $ 47,440 $ 31,020 $ 36,350 $ 49,010 $ 57,280 $ 61,770 *Please note, data is not always available for all regions; availability is based on total size of the market for a particular job title. Source: Department of Technology, Management & Budget & U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Division of Occupational Employment Statistics Intelligence