Paralegal programs in North Carolina
17 paralegal programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
14 schools offer these paralegal programs, and North Carolina 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 North Carolina, 2 of the 17 programs take students without a high school diploma, 12 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 3 ask for an associate degree.
By kind, the 17 programs here are paralegal (associate degree, 10 programs), paralegal certificate or diploma (4 programs) and paralegal exam prep or short course (3 programs).
See the 17 programsHow much do paralegal programs cost in North Carolina?
- Two-year degrees (10 programs)
- $5,225 to $5,700most of them, usually 66 to 79 weeks long
- Other paralegal programs (7 programs)
- $1,112 to $2,968most of them, usually 14 to 35 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
- 32%
- Working 6 months later
- 69%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $38,500
- Length
- 25 to 75 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 North Carolina may also offer paralegal programs. How these figures are made
All 17 paralegal programs in North Carolina approved for WIOA funding
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Paralegal Technology
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,200Price if you pay yourself$6,399School website, Paralegal Technology at Cape Fear Community CollegeMore details about Paralegal Technology at Cape Fear Community College
- Finished
- 22%
- Working at 6 months
- 68%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,306
- Length
- 74 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $500
- Students counted
- 168
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,399
Paralegal Technology A.A.S. - A25380
Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$43,500Price if you pay yourself$5,2255 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Paralegal Technology A.A.S. - A25380 at Western Piedmont Community CollegeMore details about Paralegal Technology A.A.S. - A25380 at Western Piedmont Community College
- Finished
- 37%
- Working at 6 months
- 72%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,872
- Length
- 64 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,700
- Students counted
- 153
- Earned a year, estimated
- $43,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,225
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 5
Paralegal Technology (A25380) AAS
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,000Price if you pay yourself$5,7004 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Paralegal Technology (A25380) AAS at Coastal Carolina Community CollegeMore details about Paralegal Technology (A25380) AAS at Coastal Carolina Community College
- Finished
- 30%
- Working at 6 months
- 56%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,239
- Length
- 76 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,500
- Students counted
- 118
- Earned a year, estimated
- $29,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,700
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 4
Paralegal Technology (AAS)
Davidson-Davie Community College
Thomasville
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$40,300Price if you pay yourself$5,403Program website, Paralegal Technology (AAS) at Davidson-Davie Community CollegeMore details about Paralegal Technology (AAS) at Davidson-Davie Community College
- Finished
- 28%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,077
- Length
- 96 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $710
- Students counted
- 114
- Earned a year, estimated
- $40,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,403
Paralegal Technology AAS
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,000Price if you pay yourself$4,864Program website, Paralegal Technology AAS at Forsyth Technical Community CollegeMore details about Paralegal Technology AAS at Forsyth Technical Community College
- Finished
- 25%
- Working at 6 months
- 69%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,995
- Length
- 90 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $200
- Students counted
- 106
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,864
Paralegal Technology, AAS (A25380)
Gaston College
Dallas
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$38,500Price if you pay yourself$6,652School website, Paralegal Technology, AAS (A25380) at Gaston CollegeMore details about Paralegal Technology, AAS (A25380) at Gaston College
- Finished
- 19%
- Working at 6 months
- 76%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,634
- Length
- 64 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,188
- Students counted
- 106
- Earned a year, estimated
- $38,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,652
Paralegal Technology - Legal Assistant (Certificate)
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,900Price if you pay yourself$1,216Program website, Paralegal Technology - Legal Assistant (Certificate) at Forsyth Technical Community CollegeMore details about Paralegal Technology - Legal Assistant (Certificate) at Forsyth Technical Community College
- Finished
- 21%
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,727
- Length
- 15 weeks, 14 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $510
- Students counted
- 103
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,216
Paralegal Technology (A25380)
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$57,800Price if you pay yourself$5,584Program website, Paralegal Technology (A25380) at Central Piedmont Community CollegeMore details about Paralegal Technology (A25380) at Central Piedmont Community College
- Finished
- 34%
- Working at 6 months
- 64%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,458
- Length
- 60 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,200
- Students counted
- 76
- Earned a year, estimated
- $57,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,584
Paralegal Technology Degree
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,700Price if you pay yourself$5,633Program website, Paralegal Technology Degree at Central Carolina Community CollegeMore details about Paralegal Technology Degree at Central Carolina Community College
- Finished
- 36%
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,931
- Length
- 75 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,000
- Students counted
- 58
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,633
Paralegal Technology AA/AS
Carteret Community College
Morehead City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,800Price if you pay yourself$4,515School website, Paralegal Technology AA/AS at Carteret Community CollegeMore details about Paralegal Technology AA/AS at Carteret Community College
- Finished
- 17%
- Working at 6 months
- 69%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,192
- Length
- 75 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,200
- Students counted
- 55
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,515
Paralegal Technology
Johnston Community College
Smithfield
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$60,300Price if you pay yourself$1,009Program website, Paralegal Technology at Johnston Community CollegeMore details about Paralegal Technology at Johnston Community College
- Finished
- 67%
- Working at 6 months
- 63%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,065
- Length
- 16 weeks, 6 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $500
- Students counted
- 16
- Earned a year, estimated
- $60,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,009
Associates in Paralegal Technology
Johnston Community College
Smithfield
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$50,400Price if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Associates in Paralegal Technology at Johnston Community CollegeMore details about Associates in Paralegal Technology at Johnston Community College
- Finished
- 42%
- Working at 6 months
- 27%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,607
- Length
- 80 weeks, 13 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 14
- Earned a year, estimated
- $50,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Paralegal Technology Diploma
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$40,200Price if you pay yourself$3,241School website, Paralegal Technology Diploma at Central Carolina Community CollegeMore details about Paralegal Technology Diploma at Central Carolina Community College
- Finished
- 55%
- Working at 6 months
- 60%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,039
- Length
- 45 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $800
- Students counted
- 13
- Earned a year, estimated
- $40,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,241
Certified Paralegal (GES2034)
University Of North Carolina At Wilmington
Based in Wilmington, NC
Accredited school
Associate's degree
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,695Program website, Certified Paralegal (GES2034) at University Of North Carolina At WilmingtonMore details about Certified Paralegal (GES2034) at University Of North Carolina At Wilmington
- Finished
- 88%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 52 weeks, 4 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 11
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,695
Paralegal 1
Brunswick Community College
Supply
Accredited school
Associate's degree
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$180School website, Paralegal 1 at Brunswick Community CollegeMore details about Paralegal 1 at Brunswick Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 14 weeks, 6 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $120
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $180
WCE - Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) - TPV
Wake Technical Community College
Based in Raleigh, NC
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,495Program website, WCE - Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) - TPV at Wake Technical Community CollegeMore details about WCE - Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) - TPV at Wake Technical Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 7 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
- $2,495
Paralegal Professional Certificate
UNC Charlotte, Continuing Education
Charlotte
Accredited school
Associate's degree
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,500Program website, Paralegal Professional Certificate at UNC Charlotte, Continuing EducationMore details about Paralegal Professional Certificate at UNC Charlotte, Continuing Education
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 25 weeks, 7 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,225
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,500
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How to pay for paralegal programs in North Carolina
WIOA funding can pay for paralegal programs in North Carolina
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 North Carolina
- programs with a price cost under $2,000
- 3 of 16
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 11th of 23
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 9 of 12
- paralegal programs here, against the typical state's 6
- 17 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 Winston-Salem, Charlotte, Wilmington and other North Carolina cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 2 more programs are in 2 other areas and 2 online.
Other training in North Carolina
How paralegal programs compare with the rest of business and office work: Business and office training in North Carolina
- CDL training90 programs
- CNA classes113 programs
- Medical assistant training75 programs
- Phlebotomy training64 programs
- Welding classes89 programs
- HVAC training65 programs
- Medical billing and coding training58 programs
- LPN programs34 programs
- EMT classes66 programs
- Electrician training43 programs
- Dental assistant programs36 programs
- Auto mechanic classes33 programs
- Pharmacy technician training51 programs
- Plumbing school10 programs
- CNC machinist training33 programs
- Carpentry classes6 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training4 programs
- Diesel mechanic training8 programs
- Cybersecurity training33 programs
- IT training110 programs
- Cosmetology school16 programs
- Barber school7 programs
- Esthetician school11 programs
- Nail tech school6 programs
- EKG technician programs25 programs
- Massage therapy school10 programs
- Fire academy8 programs
- Police academy37 programs
- Surgical tech programs21 programs
- Radiology tech programs15 programs
- Culinary school13 programs
- Home health aide training1 program
- PTA programs9 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training58 programs
- Human resources training22 programs
- Medication aide training33 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training19 programs
- Early childhood education programs57 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school6 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training15 programs
- Hospitality management programs7 programs
- Addiction counselor training7 programs
- Coding and software development courses20 programs
- Lineman school13 programs
- Sterile processing technician training15 programs
- Sonography school13 programs
- Data analytics courses17 programs
- Administrative assistant training21 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs11 programs
- Medical lab technician programs13 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses5 programs
- Digital marketing courses5 programs
- Web and graphic design courses10 programs
- Health information technology programs12 programs
- Vet tech programs12 programs
- Real estate school1 program
- Patient care technician training3 programs
- OTA programs5 programs
- Interpreter and translator training5 programs
- Home inspector training2 programs
- Forklift certification13 programs
- Personal trainer certification6 programs
- Healthcare administration programs9 programs
- Customer service training2 programs
- MRI tech school4 programs
- RBT certification training2 programs
- Mental health technician training2 programs
- Human services programs34 programs
- Manufacturing technician training11 programs
- Electronics technician training17 programs
- Business administration programs55 programs
- Criminal justice programs31 programs
- Teacher assistant certification3 programs
- Auto body repair classes11 programs
- Sleep technician training3 programs
- Solar and wind technician training4 programs
- Water treatment operator training2 programs
- Dialysis technician training4 programs
- Optician training7 programs
- Masonry training5 programs
- Construction training programs24 programs
- Dental hygiene programs8 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes29 programs
- RN programs71 programs
- Project management certification29 programs
Where the North Carolina paralegal program numbers come from
Which North Carolina paralegal programs are on this list?
These are the paralegal programs North Carolina 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 North Carolina offers.
How the prices and results of North Carolina 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 North Carolina
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Paralegals and Legal Assistants
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- 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)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- 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