Harrisburg has a population of 48,950 and is located in Dauphin county.
For Pennsylvania residents, the average tuition for all Harrisburg law schools for the 2009 - 2010 school year was $12,150.00. For non-residents, the average tuition for Harrisburg law schools was $13,403.00.
The average cost of books and supplies for law schools in Harrisburg is $803.00. Students have a choice of four law colleges in Harrisburg to attend. In the 2008 - 2009 school year, reportedly 198 students completed law programs in Harrisburg.
| Profession | Average Salary | Number Employed in City |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyers | $111,570.00 | 1,820 |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $67,900.00 | 260 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $44,410.00 | 630 |
| Court Reporters | $43,190.00 | 40 |
| Law Clerks | $40,110.00 | 310 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $39,290.00 | Not available |
| First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers | $49,090.00 | 40 |
| First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives | $84,200.00 | 370 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $45,540.00 | 870 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $63,560.00 | 270 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $52,680.00 | 1,160 |
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