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Paralegal programs in Tennessee

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

12 schools offer these paralegal programs, and Tennessee 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 Tennessee, 1 of the 14 programs takes students without a high school diploma and 13 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 14 programs here are paralegal (associate degree, 5 programs), paralegal certificate or diploma (4 programs), paralegal exam prep or short course (3 programs), paralegal program (level not stated, 1 program), and 1 more of one other kind.

See the 14 programs

How much do paralegal programs cost in Tennessee?

Certificates and short courses (8 programs)
$2,470 to $5,720most of them, usually 22 to 38 weeks long
Two-year degrees (5 programs)
$10,345 to $11,248most of them

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
91%
Working 6 months later
74%
Earned a year, estimated
about $35,800
Length
27 to 56 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 Tennessee may also offer paralegal programs. How these figures are made

Are there free paralegal programs in Tennessee?

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

All 14 paralegal programs in Tennessee approved for WIOA funding

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14 programs

  • Paralegal (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paralegal Studies

    Nashville State Community College

    Nashville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Nashville State Community College, NashvilleParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$49,600
    Price if you pay yourself$10,930
    Program website, Paralegal Studies at Nashville State Community College
    More details about Paralegal Studies at Nashville State Community College
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,404
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    332
    Earned a year, estimated
    $49,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,930
    Program website, Paralegal Studies at Nashville State Community College

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paralegal Studies

    Chattanooga State Community College

    Based in Chattanooga, TN

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Chattanooga State Community College, based in Chattanooga, TNParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$36,300
    Price if you pay yourself$10,524
    Program website, Paralegal Studies at Chattanooga State Community College
    More details about Paralegal Studies at Chattanooga State Community College
    Finished
    28%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,078
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,500
    Students counted
    174
    Earned a year, estimated
    $36,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,524
    Program website, Paralegal Studies at Chattanooga State Community College

  • Paralegal (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paralegal Studies Degree Program

    Pellissippi State Community College

    Knoxville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pellissippi State Community College, KnoxvilleParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$35,400
    Price if you pay yourself$9,052
    School website, Paralegal Studies Degree Program at Pellissippi State Community College
    More details about Paralegal Studies Degree Program at Pellissippi State Community College
    Finished
    76%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,840
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $1,407
    Students counted
    100
    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,052
    School website, Paralegal Studies Degree Program at Pellissippi State Community College

  • Paralegal (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paralegal Studies

    Southwest Tennessee Community College

    Memphis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southwest Tennessee Community College, MemphisParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$26,400
    Price if you pay yourself$10,345
    School website, Paralegal Studies at Southwest Tennessee Community College
    More details about Paralegal Studies at Southwest Tennessee Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    60%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,603
    Length
    60 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    87
    Earned a year, estimated
    $26,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,345
    School website, Paralegal Studies at Southwest Tennessee Community College

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paralegal

    Tennessee State University

    Nashville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tennessee State University, NashvilleParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$32,600
    Price if you pay yourself$1,895
    School website, Paralegal at Tennessee State University
    More details about Paralegal at Tennessee State University
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    19%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,152
    Length
    24 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $572
    Students counted
    30
    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,895
    School website, Paralegal at Tennessee State University

  • Paralegal program (level not stated)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Administrative Support Tech - Legal Assisting (AAS)

    Virginia Highlands Community College

    Abingdon, VA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Virginia Highlands Community College, Abingdon, VAParalegal program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Tennessee; Tennessee approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimated$46,500
    Price if you pay yourself$11,023
    Program website, Administrative Support Tech - Legal Assisting (AAS) at Virginia Highlands Community College
    More details about Administrative Support Tech - Legal Assisting (AAS) at Virginia Highlands Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,615
    Length
    64 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,100
    Students counted
    21
    Earned a year, estimated
    $46,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,023
    Program website, Administrative Support Tech - Legal Assisting (AAS) at Virginia Highlands Community College

  • Paralegal exam prep or short courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paralegal (Voucher Included)

    Tennessee State University

    Based in Nashville, TN

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tennessee State University, based in Nashville, TNParalegal exam prep or short course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,495
    Program website, Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Tennessee State University
    More details about Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Tennessee State University
    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
    10
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,495
    Program website, Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Tennessee State University

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Paralegal

    Jackson State Community College

    Jackson

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Jackson State Community College, JacksonParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,395
    School website, Paralegal at Jackson State Community College
    More details about Paralegal at Jackson State Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,395
    School website, Paralegal at Jackson State Community College

  • Paralegal exam prep or short courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) - GES2034

    Austin Peay State University

    Based in Clarksville, TN

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Austin Peay State University, based in Clarksville, TNParalegal exam prep or short course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,695
    Program website, Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) - GES2034 at Austin Peay State University
    More details about Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) - GES2034 at Austin Peay State University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 20 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) - GES2034 at Austin Peay State University

  • Paralegal exam prep or short courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Paralegal- Continuing Education

    Dyersburg State Community College

    Based in Dyersburg, TN

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dyersburg State Community College, based in Dyersburg, TNParalegal exam prep or short course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,995
    Program website, Certified Paralegal- Continuing Education at Dyersburg State Community College
    More details about Certified Paralegal- Continuing Education at Dyersburg State Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,995
    Program website, Certified Paralegal- Continuing Education at Dyersburg State Community College

  • Legal assistant or legal secretaryIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Adminstrative Office Technology-Legal Assistant

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Elizabethton

    Elizabethton

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Elizabethton, ElizabethtonLegal assistant or legal secretary · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,119
    School website, Adminstrative Office Technology-Legal Assistant at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Elizabethton
    More details about Adminstrative Office Technology-Legal Assistant at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Elizabethton
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    33 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $265
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,119
    School website, Adminstrative Office Technology-Legal Assistant at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Elizabethton

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paralegal Certificate

    American National University

    Based in Bartlett, TN

    High school diploma or equivalent

    American National University, based in Bartlett, TNParalegal certificate or diplomaOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,640
    More details about Paralegal Certificate at American National University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,640

  • Paralegal (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paralegal Studies

    Roane State Community College

    Harriman

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Roane State Community College, HarrimanParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,248
    Program website, Paralegal Studies at Roane State Community College
    More details about Paralegal Studies at Roane State Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    68 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,065
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,248
    Program website, Paralegal Studies at Roane State Community College

  • Paralegal (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paralegal (Plg) Associates Degree

    American National University

    Based in Bartlett, TN

    High school diploma or equivalent

    American National University, based in Bartlett, TNParalegal (associate degree)Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$21,528
    More details about Paralegal (Plg) Associates Degree at American National University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $21,528

How to pay for paralegal programs in Tennessee

WIOA funding can pay for paralegal programs in Tennessee

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 Tennessee

programs with a price cost under $3,000
4 of 14
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
22nd of 23
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
7 of 12
paralegal programs here, against the typical state's 6
14 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 Nashville, Knoxville, Memphis and other Tennessee cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 6 programs are online.

Other training in Tennessee

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

Where the Tennessee paralegal program numbers come from

Which Tennessee paralegal programs are on this list?

These are the paralegal programs Tennessee 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 Tennessee offers.

How the prices and results of Tennessee 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 Tennessee

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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