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Paralegal programs in Massachusetts

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

8 schools offer these paralegal programs, and Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts, all 13 programs take students without a high school diploma.

By kind, the 13 programs here are paralegal certificate or diploma (6 programs), paralegal exam prep or short course (4 programs), legal assistant or legal secretary (1 program), paralegal program (level not stated, 1 program), and 1 more of one other kind.

See the 13 programs

How much do paralegal programs cost in Massachusetts?

$2,744 to $10,000 is what most paralegal programs in Massachusetts cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 13 programs with a price. All of them: $648 to $22,900

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not reported
None of the 13 programs report it
Working 6 months later
Not reported
None of the 13 programs report it
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
None of the 13 programs report it
Length
30 to 52 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 Massachusetts may also offer paralegal programs. How these figures are made

Are there free paralegal programs in Massachusetts?

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

All 13 paralegal programs in Massachusetts approved for WIOA funding

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13 programs

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Paralegal Certificate

    Massachusetts Bay Community College (MassBay)

    Wellesley Hills

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Massachusetts Bay Community College (MassBay), Wellesley HillsParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,886
    Program website, Paralegal Certificate at Massachusetts Bay Community College (MassBay)
    More details about Paralegal Certificate at Massachusetts Bay Community College (MassBay)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,401
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,886
    Program website, Paralegal Certificate at Massachusetts Bay Community College (MassBay)

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    PL Paralegal Studies Certificate

    Bristol Community College

    Fall River

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Bristol Community College, Fall RiverParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$648
    Program website, PL Paralegal Studies Certificate at Bristol Community College
    More details about PL Paralegal Studies Certificate at Bristol Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $10,292
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $648
    Program website, PL Paralegal Studies Certificate at Bristol Community College

  • Paralegal exam prep or short courseOnlineNo diploma needed

    Certified Paralegal (Without Exam Voucher)

    Salem State University

    Based in Salem, MA

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Salem State University, based in Salem, MAParalegal exam prep or short course · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,495
    Program website, Certified Paralegal (Without Exam Voucher) at Salem State University
    More details about Certified Paralegal (Without Exam Voucher) at Salem 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
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,495
    Program website, Certified Paralegal (Without Exam Voucher) at Salem State University

  • Paralegal exam prep or short courseOnlineNo diploma needed

    Certified Paralegal (Exam Voucher Included) Experience Required

    Salem State University

    Based in Salem, MA

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Salem State University, based in Salem, MAParalegal exam prep or short course · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,695
    Program website, Certified Paralegal (Exam Voucher Included) Experience Required at Salem State University
    More details about Certified Paralegal (Exam Voucher Included) Experience Required at Salem 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
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,695
    Program website, Certified Paralegal (Exam Voucher Included) Experience Required at Salem State University

  • Paralegal exam prep or short courseOnlineNo diploma needed

    Certified Paralegal

    Worcester State University

    Based in Worcester, MA

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Worcester State University, based in Worcester, MAParalegal exam prep or short course · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,744
    Program website, Certified Paralegal at Worcester State University
    More details about Certified Paralegal at Worcester State University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,744
    Program website, Certified Paralegal at Worcester State University

  • Paralegal exam prep or short courseOnlineNo diploma needed

    Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included)

    Worcester State University

    Based in Worcester, MA

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Worcester State University, based in Worcester, MAParalegal exam prep or short course · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,260
    Program website, Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Worcester State University
    More details about Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Worcester State University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,260
    Program website, Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Worcester State University

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Paralegal Program

    New England Business Educational Systems, Inc.

    Worcester

    No diploma needed

    New England Business Educational Systems, Inc., WorcesterParalegal certificate or diplomaIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,000
    Program website, Paralegal Program at New England Business Educational Systems, Inc.
    More details about Paralegal Program at New England Business Educational Systems, Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,000
    Program website, Paralegal Program at New England Business Educational Systems, Inc.

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Paralegal Studies Certificate

    Middlesex Community College

    Lowell

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Middlesex Community College, LowellParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,304
    Program website, Paralegal Studies Certificate at Middlesex Community College
    More details about Paralegal Studies Certificate at Middlesex Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    38 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,554
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,304
    Program website, Paralegal Studies Certificate at Middlesex Community College

  • Legal assistant or legal secretaryOnlineNo diploma needed

    Legal Assistant (On-Line)

    Joshua Career Institute

    Based in Dallas, TX

    No diploma needed

    Joshua Career Institute, based in Dallas, TXLegal assistant or legal secretaryOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,715
    Program website, Legal Assistant (On-Line) at Joshua Career Institute
    More details about Legal Assistant (On-Line) at Joshua Career Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $285
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,715
    Program website, Legal Assistant (On-Line) at Joshua Career Institute

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed

    Paralegal Certificate (45 weeks)

    Quincy College

    Based in Quincy, MA

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Quincy College, based in Quincy, MAParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,000
    Program website, Paralegal Certificate (45 weeks) at Quincy College
    More details about Paralegal Certificate (45 weeks) at Quincy College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    45 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,000
    Program website, Paralegal Certificate (45 weeks) at Quincy College

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed

    Paralegal Certificate 45weeks)

    Quincy College

    Based in Quincy, MA

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Quincy College, based in Quincy, MAParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,000
    Program website, Paralegal Certificate 45weeks) at Quincy College
    More details about Paralegal Certificate 45weeks) at Quincy College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    45 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,000
    Program website, Paralegal Certificate 45weeks) at Quincy College

  • Paralegal program (level not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    Paralegal Studies Transfer

    Middlesex Community College

    Lowell

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Middlesex Community College, LowellParalegal program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$15,624
    Program website, Paralegal Studies Transfer at Middlesex Community College
    More details about Paralegal Studies Transfer at Middlesex Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $10,241
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $15,624
    Program website, Paralegal Studies Transfer at Middlesex Community College

  • Paralegal (associate degree)OnlineNo diploma needed

    Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies

    Quincy College

    Based in Quincy, MA

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Quincy College, based in Quincy, MAParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$22,900
    Program website, Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies at Quincy College
    More details about Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies at Quincy College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    104 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $22,900
    Program website, Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies at Quincy College

How to pay for paralegal programs in Massachusetts

WIOA funding can pay for paralegal programs in Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts

programs with a price cost under $3,000
4 of 13
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
12th of 23
paralegal programs here, against the typical state's 6
13 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 Boston, Providence, Worcester and other Massachusetts cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 8 programs are online.

Other training in Massachusetts

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

Where the Massachusetts paralegal program numbers come from

Which Massachusetts paralegal programs are on this list?

These are the paralegal programs Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts offers.

How the prices and results of Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts

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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