Paralegal programs in Minnesota

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

8 schools offer these paralegal programs, and Minnesota 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 Minnesota, all 12 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 12 programs here are paralegal (associate degree, 8 programs) and legal assistant or legal secretary (4 programs).

See the 12 programs

How much do paralegal programs cost in Minnesota?

Two-year degrees (8 programs): $9,904 to $10,344most of them, usually 120 weeks long
Other paralegal programs (4 programs): $2,730 to $7,444all 4 with a price

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: 37%
Working 6 months later: 73%
Earned a year, estimated: about $30,000
Length: 60 to 120 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 Minnesota may also offer paralegal programs. How these figures are made

Are there free paralegal programs in Minnesota?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴For a degree, the job center first looks at grants such as a federal Pell Grant; WIOA pays toward what they don't cover.⁴
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. Two-year degrees here mostly cost $9,904 to $10,344.Other paralegal programs here cost $2,730 to $7,444.

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

All 12 paralegal programs in Minnesota approved for WIOA funding

12 programs

Paralegal (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Paralegal
North Hennepin Community College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
North Hennepin Community College, Brooklyn ParkParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$40,000
Price if you pay yourself$10,201
Program website, Paralegal at North Hennepin Community College
More details about Paralegal at North Hennepin Community College
Finished
32%
Working at 6 months
76%
Earned in a quarter
$10,000
Length
120 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
378
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
Earned a year, estimated
$40,000
Price if you pay yourself
$10,201
Program website, Paralegal at North Hennepin Community College
Paralegal (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Paralegal
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Inver Hills Community College, Inver Grove HeightsParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$38,800
Price if you pay yourself$9,825
Program website, Paralegal at Inver Hills Community College
More details about Paralegal at Inver Hills Community College
Finished
34%
Working at 6 months
75%
Earned in a quarter
$9,697
Length
120 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
341
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
Earned a year, estimated
$38,800
Price if you pay yourself
$9,825
Program website, Paralegal at Inver Hills Community College
Paralegal (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Paralegal Studies
Lake Superior College
Based in Duluth, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Lake Superior College, based in Duluth, MNParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,900
Price if you pay yourself$9,099
Program website, Paralegal Studies at Lake Superior College
More details about Paralegal Studies at Lake Superior College
Finished
34%
Working at 6 months
72%
Earned in a quarter
$6,977
Length
120 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
157
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
Earned a year, estimated
$27,900
Price if you pay yourself
$9,099
Program website, Paralegal Studies at Lake Superior College
Paralegal (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Paralegal
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Based in Detroit Lakes, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Minnesota State Community and Technical College, based in Detroit Lakes, MNParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,900
Price if you pay yourself$9,930
Program website, Paralegal at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
More details about Paralegal at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Finished
33%
Working at 6 months
46%
Earned in a quarter
$6,224
Length
120 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
137
Earned a year, estimated
$24,900
Price if you pay yourself
$9,930
Program website, Paralegal at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Paralegal (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Paralegal
Alexandria Technical and Community College
Based in Alexandria, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Alexandria Technical and Community College, based in Alexandria, MNParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,400
Price if you pay yourself$10,421
Program website, Paralegal at Alexandria Technical and Community College
More details about Paralegal at Alexandria Technical and Community College
Finished
31%
Working at 6 months
79%
Earned in a quarter
$8,111
Length
120 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
76
Earned a year, estimated
$32,400
Price if you pay yourself
$10,421
Program website, Paralegal at Alexandria Technical and Community College
Paralegal (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Legal Assistant
Anoka Technical College
Based in Anoka, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Anoka Technical College, based in Anoka, MNParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,600
Price if you pay yourself$10,318
Program website, Legal Assistant at Anoka Technical College
More details about Legal Assistant at Anoka Technical College
Finished
40%
Working at 6 months
74%
Earned in a quarter
$7,896
Length
120 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
57
Earned a year, estimated
$31,600
Price if you pay yourself
$10,318
Program website, Legal Assistant at Anoka Technical College
Paralegal (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Legal Assistant
Ridgewater College
Based in Willmar, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Ridgewater College, based in Willmar, MNParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,800
Price if you pay yourself$9,968
Program website, Legal Assistant at Ridgewater College
More details about Legal Assistant at Ridgewater College
Finished
54%
Working at 6 months
63%
Earned in a quarter
$8,702
Length
120 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
46
Listed 6 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
Earned a year, estimated
$34,800
Price if you pay yourself
$9,968
Program website, Legal Assistant at Ridgewater College
Paralegal (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Legal Administrative Assistant
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Dakota County Technical College, RosemountParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,500
Price if you pay yourself$10,440
Program website, Legal Administrative Assistant at Dakota County Technical College
More details about Legal Administrative Assistant at Dakota County Technical College
Finished
47%
Working at 6 months
88%
Earned in a quarter
$7,113
Length
120 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
24
Earned a year, estimated
$28,500
Price if you pay yourself
$10,440
Program website, Legal Administrative Assistant at Dakota County Technical College
Legal assistant or legal secretaryIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Legal Secretary
Lake Superior College
Duluth
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Lake Superior College, DuluthLegal assistant or legal secretary · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$17,500
Price if you pay yourself$2,730
Program website, Legal Secretary at Lake Superior College
More details about Legal Secretary at Lake Superior College
Finished
77%
Working at 6 months
62%
Earned in a quarter
$4,374
Length
30 weeks, 18 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
15
Earned a year, estimated
$17,500
Price if you pay yourself
$2,730
Program website, Legal Secretary at Lake Superior College
Legal assistant or legal secretaryIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Administrative Support-Legal Secretary
Lake Superior College
Duluth
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Lake Superior College, DuluthLegal assistant or legal secretary · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$17,500
Price if you pay yourself$5,459
Program website, Administrative Support-Legal Secretary at Lake Superior College
More details about Administrative Support-Legal Secretary at Lake Superior College
Finished
77%
Working at 6 months
62%
Earned in a quarter
$4,374
Length
60 weeks, 36 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
15
Earned a year, estimated
$17,500
Price if you pay yourself
$5,459
Program website, Administrative Support-Legal Secretary at Lake Superior College
Legal assistant or legal secretaryOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Administrative Office Assistant - Legal
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Based in Moorhead, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Minnesota State Community and Technical College, based in Moorhead, MNLegal assistant or legal secretary · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,979
Program website, Administrative Office Assistant - Legal at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
More details about Administrative Office Assistant - Legal at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 18 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,979
Program website, Administrative Office Assistant - Legal at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Legal assistant or legal secretaryOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Legal Administrative Assistant
Alexandria Technical and Community College
Based in Alexandria, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Alexandria Technical and Community College, based in Alexandria, MNLegal assistant or legal secretary · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,444
Program website, Legal Administrative Assistant at Alexandria Technical and Community College
More details about Legal Administrative Assistant at Alexandria Technical and Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
60 weeks, 45 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$7,444
Program website, Legal Administrative Assistant at Alexandria Technical and Community College

How to pay for paralegal programs in Minnesota

WIOA funding can pay for paralegal programs in Minnesota

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 Minnesota

programs with a price cost under $10,000: 8 of 12
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 23rd of 23
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less: 1 of 12
paralegal programs here, against the typical state's 6: 12 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 Minneapolis, Duluth and other Minnesota cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 7 programs are online.

Other training in Minnesota

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

Where the Minnesota paralegal program numbers come from

Which Minnesota paralegal programs are on this list?

These are the paralegal programs Minnesota 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 Minnesota offers.

How the prices and results of Minnesota 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.

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Paralegal programs in Minnesota

How much do paralegal programs cost in Minnesota?

Are there free paralegal programs in Minnesota?

All 12 paralegal programs in Minnesota approved for WIOA funding

Paralegal

Paralegal

Paralegal Studies

Paralegal

Paralegal

Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant

Legal Administrative Assistant

Legal Secretary

Administrative Support-Legal Secretary

Administrative Office Assistant - Legal

Legal Administrative Assistant

How to pay for paralegal programs in Minnesota

WIOA funding can pay for paralegal programs in Minnesota

Financial aid and grants for paralegal programs

GI Bill for paralegal programs

Quick facts: Paralegal programs in Minnesota

Paralegal programs in Minneapolis, Duluth and other Minnesota cities

Other training in Minnesota

Where the Minnesota paralegal program numbers come from

Which Minnesota paralegal programs are on this list?

How the prices and results of Minnesota paralegal programs are measured

Sources for the facts about paralegal programs in Minnesota