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Paralegal programs in Arizona

11 paralegal programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

6 schools offer these paralegal programs, and Arizona has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Paralegals support lawyers: they keep case files in order, research the law and draft documents. Most have an associate degree or a certificate in paralegal studies, though some employers prefer a bachelor's degree; certification isn't required.1

In Arizona, 7 of the 11 programs take students without a high school diploma, 2 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 2 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 11 programs here are paralegal certificate or diploma (6 programs), paralegal (associate degree, 3 programs), legal assistant or legal secretary (1 program) and paralegal exam prep or short course (1 program).

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How much do paralegal programs cost in Arizona?

$3,772 to $8,405 is what most paralegal programs in Arizona cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 11 programs with a price. All of them: $2,545 to $10,500

In the typical program

Finished the program
27%
Working 6 months later
100%
Earned a year, estimated
about $37,600
Length
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Arizona may also offer paralegal programs. How these figures are made

Are there free paralegal programs in Arizona?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 11 paralegal programs in Arizona approved for WIOA funding

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11 programs

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paralegal Certificate

    University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Education

    Based in Tucson, AZ

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Education, based in Tucson, AZParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,545

    15 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Paralegal Certificate at University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Education
    More details about Paralegal Certificate at University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Education
    Finished
    65%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $650
    Students counted
    197
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,545
    students trained with WIOA funding
    15
    School website, Paralegal Certificate at University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Education

  • Paralegal (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Paralegal - AAS

    Pima Community College

    Tucson

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Pima Community College, TucsonParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$30,900
    Price if you pay yourself$6,907
    Program website, Paralegal - AAS at Pima Community College
    More details about Paralegal - AAS at Pima Community College
    Finished
    6%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,719
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    140
    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,907
    Program website, Paralegal - AAS at Pima Community College

  • Paralegal (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Paralegal Studies AAS

    Yavapai College

    Prescott

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Yavapai College, PrescottParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$44,800
    Price if you pay yourself$9,078
    Program website, Paralegal Studies AAS at Yavapai College
    More details about Paralegal Studies AAS at Yavapai College
    Finished
    36%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,200
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,320
    Students counted
    77
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,078
    Program website, Paralegal Studies AAS at Yavapai College

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Paralegal - Post Degree Certificate

    Pima Community College

    Tucson

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Pima Community College, TucsonParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$39,800
    Price if you pay yourself$4,365
    Program website, Paralegal - Post Degree Certificate at Pima Community College
    More details about Paralegal - Post Degree Certificate at Pima Community College
    Finished
    20%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,939
    Length
    48 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    49
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,365
    Program website, Paralegal - Post Degree Certificate at Pima Community College

  • Paralegal (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Paralegal AAS

    Mohave Community College

    Kingman

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Mohave Community College, KingmanParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedLeft out
    Price if you pay yourself$7,731
    Program website, Paralegal AAS at Mohave Community College
    More details about Paralegal AAS at Mohave Community College
    Finished
    15%
    Working at 6 months
    34%
    Earned in a quarter
    Left out
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,998
    Students counted
    38
    Earned a year, estimated
    Left out
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,731
    Program website, Paralegal AAS at Mohave Community College

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    Legal Paraprofessional Certificate

    Yavapai College

    Prescott

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Yavapai College, PrescottParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$37,600
    Price if you pay yourself$4,664
    School website, Legal Paraprofessional Certificate at Yavapai College
    More details about Legal Paraprofessional Certificate at Yavapai College
    Finished
    33%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,407
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,100
    Students counted
    28
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,664
    School website, Legal Paraprofessional Certificate at Yavapai College

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaHybridPrerequisite courses

    Paralegal Studies Certificate - (CERT.LEGAL)

    Arizona Western College

    Yuma

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Arizona Western College, YumaParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$20,000
    Price if you pay yourself$3,791

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Paralegal Studies Certificate - (CERT.LEGAL) at Arizona Western College
    More details about Paralegal Studies Certificate - (CERT.LEGAL) at Arizona Western College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,006
    Length
    64 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $911
    Students counted
    27
    Earned a year, estimated
    $20,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,791
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Paralegal Studies Certificate - (CERT.LEGAL) at Arizona Western College

  • Legal assistant or legal secretaryHybridNo diploma needed

    Legal Office Clerk Certificate

    Yavapai College

    Prescott

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Yavapai College, PrescottLegal assistant or legal secretary · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,744
    Program website, Legal Office Clerk Certificate at Yavapai College
    More details about Legal Office Clerk Certificate at Yavapai College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $800
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,744
    Program website, Legal Office Clerk Certificate at Yavapai College

  • Paralegal exam prep or short courseOnlineEducation and courses

    Advanced Paralegal Certificate

    University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Education

    Based in Tucson, AZ

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Education, based in Tucson, AZParalegal exam prep or short course · Accredited schoolOnline · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,752
    Program website, Advanced Paralegal Certificate at University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Education
    More details about Advanced Paralegal Certificate at University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $752
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,752
    Program website, Advanced Paralegal Certificate at University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Education

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Legal Assisting / Paralegal - Hybrid

    Altrain Medical and Dental Assisting Academy LLC

    Glendale

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Altrain Medical and Dental Assisting Academy LLC, GlendaleParalegal certificate or diplomaHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,500
    Program website, Legal Assisting / Paralegal - Hybrid at Altrain Medical and Dental Assisting Academy LLC
    More details about Legal Assisting / Paralegal - Hybrid at Altrain Medical and Dental Assisting Academy LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,500
    Program website, Legal Assisting / Paralegal - Hybrid at Altrain Medical and Dental Assisting Academy LLC

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Legal Assisting / Paralegal

    Altrain Medical and Dental Assisting Academy LLC

    Glendale

    No diploma needed

    Altrain Medical and Dental Assisting Academy LLC, GlendaleParalegal certificate or diplomaIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,500
    Program website, Legal Assisting / Paralegal at Altrain Medical and Dental Assisting Academy LLC
    More details about Legal Assisting / Paralegal at Altrain Medical and Dental Assisting Academy LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,500
    Program website, Legal Assisting / Paralegal at Altrain Medical and Dental Assisting Academy LLC

How to pay for paralegal programs in Arizona

WIOA funding can pay for paralegal programs in Arizona

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for paralegal programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for paralegal programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Paralegal programs in Arizona

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
9th of 23
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
8 of 12
paralegal programs here, against the typical state's 6
11 vs 6

State comparisons use the same figures as the paralegal programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Paralegal programs in Prescott Valley, Tucson, Phoenix and other Arizona cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 2 programs are online.

Other training in Arizona

How paralegal programs compare with the rest of business and office work: Business and office training in Arizona

Where the Arizona paralegal program numbers come from

Which Arizona paralegal programs are on this list?

These are the paralegal programs Arizona approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Arizona offers.

How the prices and results of Arizona paralegal programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about paralegal programs in Arizona

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Paralegals and Legal Assistants
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List