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Paralegal programs in Pennsylvania

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

10 schools offer these paralegal programs, and Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, 9 of the 15 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent, 3 ask for earlier courses first, 1 asks for an associate degree and 2 ask for a bachelor's degree.

By kind, the 15 programs here are paralegal (associate degree, 7 programs), paralegal certificate or diploma (6 programs) and paralegal exam prep or short course (2 programs).

See the 15 programs

How much do paralegal programs cost in Pennsylvania?

Certificates and short courses (8 programs)
$2,695 to $7,843most of them, usually 38 to 52 weeks long
Two-year degrees (7 programs)
$13,935 to $18,973most of them, usually 58 to 60 weeks long

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
100%
Working 6 months later
Left out
Pennsylvania's rates sit far below every other state's
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
46 to 60 weeks

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

Are there free paralegal programs in Pennsylvania?

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

All 15 paralegal programs in Pennsylvania approved for WIOA funding

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15 programs

  • Paralegal (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paralegal Associate in Applied Science

    Northampton Community College

    Bethlehem

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northampton Community College, BethlehemParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$41,200
    Price if you pay yourself$13,471
    Program website, Paralegal Associate in Applied Science at Northampton Community College
    More details about Paralegal Associate in Applied Science at Northampton Community College
    Finished
    58%
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,304
    Length
    60 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,369
    Students counted
    118
    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $13,471
    Program website, Paralegal Associate in Applied Science at Northampton Community College

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Legal Assistant/Paralegal

    Direct Learning Systems Inc

    Allentown

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Direct Learning Systems Inc, AllentownParalegal certificate or diplomaHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,493

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Legal Assistant/Paralegal at Direct Learning Systems Inc
    More details about Legal Assistant/Paralegal at Direct Learning Systems Inc
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    76
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,493
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Legal Assistant/Paralegal at Direct Learning Systems Inc

  • Paralegal (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paralegal Studies AAS Degree

    Harrisburg Area Community College

    Harrisburg

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Harrisburg Area Community College, HarrisburgParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$15,201
    Program website, Paralegal Studies AAS Degree at Harrisburg Area Community College
    More details about Paralegal Studies AAS Degree at Harrisburg Area Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    56 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,135
    Students counted
    74
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $15,201
    Program website, Paralegal Studies AAS Degree at Harrisburg Area Community College

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaHybridEducation and courses

    Paralegal Certificate

    Community College Allegheny County

    Pittsburgh

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Community College Allegheny County, PittsburghParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,467
    Program website, Paralegal Certificate at Community College Allegheny County
    More details about Paralegal Certificate at Community College Allegheny County
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,450
    Students counted
    53
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,467
    Program website, Paralegal Certificate at Community College Allegheny County

  • Paralegal (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    Paralegal Associate Degree

    Community College Allegheny County

    Pittsburgh

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Community College Allegheny County, PittsburghParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,798
    Program website, Paralegal Associate Degree at Community College Allegheny County
    More details about Paralegal Associate Degree at Community College Allegheny County
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,200
    Students counted
    45
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,798
    Program website, Paralegal Associate Degree at Community College Allegheny County

  • Paralegal (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paralegal Studies AAS Degree

    Harrisburg Area Community College

    Lancaster

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Harrisburg Area Community College, LancasterParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$18,342
    Program website, Paralegal Studies AAS Degree at Harrisburg Area Community College
    More details about Paralegal Studies AAS Degree at Harrisburg Area Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    56 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,135
    Students counted
    39
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $18,342
    Program website, Paralegal Studies AAS Degree at Harrisburg Area Community College

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaHybridBachelor's degree

    Paralegal Studies Certificate

    Harrisburg Area Community College

    Harrisburg

    Accredited school

    Bachelor's degree

    Harrisburg Area Community College, HarrisburgParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · Bachelor's degree

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,583
    School website, Paralegal Studies Certificate at Harrisburg Area Community College
    More details about Paralegal Studies Certificate at Harrisburg Area Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,050
    Students counted
    30
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,583
    School website, Paralegal Studies Certificate at Harrisburg Area Community College

  • Paralegal (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paralegal

    Institute Of Medical Careers Inc

    Erie

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Institute Of Medical Careers Inc, ErieParalegal (associate degree)Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$34,900
    More details about Paralegal at Institute Of Medical Careers Inc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    75 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $34,900

  • Paralegal exam prep or short courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included)

    Indiana County Technology Center

    Indiana

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Indiana County Technology Center, IndianaParalegal exam prep or short course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,695
    Program website, Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Indiana County Technology Center
    More details about Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Indiana County Technology Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,695
    Program website, Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Indiana County Technology Center

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paralegal Certificate

    Community College Of Beaver County

    Monaca

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Community College Of Beaver County, MonacaParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,695
    School website, Paralegal Certificate at Community College Of Beaver County
    More details about Paralegal Certificate at Community College Of Beaver County
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,695
    School website, Paralegal Certificate at Community College Of Beaver County

  • Paralegal exam prep or short courseHybridEducation and courses

    Advanced Paralegal Certificate

    Community College Of Beaver County

    Monaca

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Community College Of Beaver County, MonacaParalegal exam prep or short course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,300
    School website, Advanced Paralegal Certificate at Community College Of Beaver County
    More details about Advanced Paralegal Certificate at Community College Of Beaver County
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $400
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,300
    School website, Advanced Paralegal Certificate at Community College Of Beaver County

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaOnlineAssociate's degree

    Paralegal

    Villanova University The College of Professional Studies

    Based in Villanova, PA

    Accredited school

    Associate's degree

    Villanova University The College of Professional Studies, based in Villanova, PAParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · Associate's degree

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,625
    Program website, Paralegal at Villanova University The College of Professional Studies
    More details about Paralegal at Villanova University The College of Professional Studies
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,625
    Program website, Paralegal at Villanova University The College of Professional Studies

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaHybridBachelor's degree

    Paralegal Studies Certificate

    Harrisburg Area Community College

    Lancaster

    Accredited school

    Bachelor's degree

    Harrisburg Area Community College, LancasterParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · Bachelor's degree

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,128
    Program website, Paralegal Studies Certificate at Harrisburg Area Community College
    More details about Paralegal Studies Certificate at Harrisburg Area Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,050
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,128
    Program website, Paralegal Studies Certificate at Harrisburg Area Community College

  • Paralegal (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paralegal Studies

    Pennsylvania Highlands

    Johnstown

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pennsylvania Highlands, JohnstownParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$14,399
    School website, Paralegal Studies at Pennsylvania Highlands
    More details about Paralegal Studies at Pennsylvania Highlands
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,436
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $14,399
    School website, Paralegal Studies at Pennsylvania Highlands

  • Paralegal (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paralegal Studies

    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    Based in Altoona, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, based in Altoona, PAParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$19,603
    Program website, Paralegal Studies at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
    More details about Paralegal Studies at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,436
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $19,603
    Program website, Paralegal Studies at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

How to pay for paralegal programs in Pennsylvania

WIOA funding can pay for paralegal programs in Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania

programs with a price cost under $5,000
4 of 15
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
20th of 23
paralegal programs here, against the typical state's 6
15 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 Pittsburgh, Allentown, Harrisburg and other Pennsylvania cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 1 more program is in 1 other area and 2 online.

Other training in Pennsylvania

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

Where the Pennsylvania paralegal program numbers come from

Which Pennsylvania paralegal programs are on this list?

These are the paralegal programs Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania offers.

How the prices and results of Pennsylvania 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.

How reliable are the Pennsylvania figures?

We leave out the share working 6 months later for Pennsylvania: its rates sit far below every other state's, and the counts suggest jobs were traced only for students whose training was publicly paid.

Sources for the facts about paralegal programs in Pennsylvania

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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