Paralegal programs in Texas

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

32 schools offer these paralegal programs, and Texas 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 Texas, 11 of the 42 programs take students without a high school diploma, 25 ask for a diploma or equivalent, 4 ask for earlier courses first, 1 asks for an associate degree and 1 asks for a bachelor's degree.

By kind, the 42 programs here are paralegal (associate degree, 14 programs), paralegal certificate or diploma (14 programs), legal assistant or legal secretary (8 programs), paralegal exam prep or short course (4 programs), and 2 more of one other kind.

See the 42 programs

How much do paralegal programs cost in Texas?

Certificates and short courses (26 programs): $2,321 to $5,701most of them
Two-year degrees (14 programs): $4,920 to $8,862most 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: 73%
Working 6 months later: 71%
Earned a year, estimated: about $33,800
Length: Not enough data; 2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5

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

Are there free paralegal programs in Texas?

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.²³⁴In program year 2024 it paid toward the training of at least 94 people at 6 of the 42 programs here.
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. Certificates and short courses here mostly cost $2,321 to $5,701.Two-year degrees here mostly cost $4,920 to $8,862.

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

All 42 paralegal programs in Texas approved for WIOA funding

42 programs

Paralegal (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Paralegal Studies AAS
North Harris College Lone Star College System
Houston
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
North Harris College Lone Star College System, HoustonParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$38,000
Price if you pay yourself$6,434
28 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Paralegal Studies AAS at North Harris College Lone Star College System
More details about Paralegal Studies AAS at North Harris College Lone Star College System
Finished
32%
Working at 6 months
68%
Earned in a quarter
$9,490
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$5,485
Students counted
1,236
Earned a year, estimated
$38,000
Price if you pay yourself
$6,434
students trained with WIOA funding
28
School website, Paralegal Studies AAS at North Harris College Lone Star College System
Paralegal certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Paralegal (Certificate)
Center for Advanced Legal Studies
Based in Houston, TX
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Center for Advanced Legal Studies, based in Houston, TXParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,600
Price if you pay yourself$9,050
20 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Paralegal (Certificate) at Center for Advanced Legal Studies
More details about Paralegal (Certificate) at Center for Advanced Legal Studies
Finished
72%
Working at 6 months
77%
Earned in a quarter
$9,148
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$250
Students counted
813
Earned a year, estimated
$36,600
Price if you pay yourself
$9,050
students trained with WIOA funding
20
Program website, Paralegal (Certificate) at Center for Advanced Legal Studies
Paralegal (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed
Paralegal/Legal Assistant AAS
Collin College
McKinney
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Collin College, McKinneyParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$31,100
Price if you pay yourself$9,364
6 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Paralegal/Legal Assistant AAS at Collin College
More details about Paralegal/Legal Assistant AAS at Collin College
Finished
18%
Working at 6 months
73%
Earned in a quarter
$7,764
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$4,150
Students counted
618
Earned a year, estimated
$31,100
Price if you pay yourself
$9,364
students trained with WIOA funding
6
Program website, Paralegal/Legal Assistant AAS at Collin College
Paralegal certificate or diplomaOnlineAssociate's degree
Paralegal Studies Advanced Technical Certificate
North Harris College Lone Star College System
Based in Houston, TX
Accredited school
Associate's degree
North Harris College Lone Star College System, based in Houston, TXParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · Associate's degree
Earned a year, estimated$38,800
Price if you pay yourself$3,803
27 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Paralegal Studies Advanced Technical Certificate at North Harris College Lone Star College System
More details about Paralegal Studies Advanced Technical Certificate at North Harris College Lone Star College System
Finished
69%
Working at 6 months
71%
Earned in a quarter
$9,702
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$3,455
Students counted
589
Earned a year, estimated
$38,800
Price if you pay yourself
$3,803
students trained with WIOA funding
27
School website, Paralegal Studies Advanced Technical Certificate at North Harris College Lone Star College System
Paralegal certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed
Paralegal Certificate Program
University of Texas San Antonio
Based in San Antonio, TX
Accredited school
No diploma needed
University of Texas San Antonio, based in San Antonio, TXParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$47,000
Price if you pay yourself$5,250
Program website, Paralegal Certificate Program at University of Texas San Antonio
More details about Paralegal Certificate Program at University of Texas San Antonio
Finished
69%
Working at 6 months
1%
Earned in a quarter
$11,740
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$800
Students counted
450
Earned a year, estimated
$47,000
Price if you pay yourself
$5,250
Program website, Paralegal Certificate Program at University of Texas San Antonio
Paralegal certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Paralegal Certificate program
University of Texas at Austin Center for Professional Education
Based in Austin, TX
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
University of Texas at Austin Center for Professional Education, based in Austin, TXParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,406
Program website, Paralegal Certificate program at University of Texas at Austin Center for Professional Education
More details about Paralegal Certificate program at University of Texas at Austin Center for Professional Education
Finished
99%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$111
Students counted
413
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$5,406
Program website, Paralegal Certificate program at University of Texas at Austin Center for Professional Education
Paralegal (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Paralegal AAS
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
San Jacinto College District, PasadenaParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$40,000
Price if you pay yourself$4,680
10 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Paralegal AAS at San Jacinto College District
More details about Paralegal AAS at San Jacinto College District
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
87%
Earned in a quarter
$10,006
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$3,500
Students counted
398
Earned a year, estimated
$40,000
Price if you pay yourself
$4,680
students trained with WIOA funding
10
Program website, Paralegal AAS at San Jacinto College District
Paralegal (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Paralegal Associate of Applied Science
Tyler Junior College
Tyler
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Tyler Junior College, TylerParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,200
Price if you pay yourself$15,000
Program website, Paralegal Associate of Applied Science at Tyler Junior College
More details about Paralegal Associate of Applied Science at Tyler Junior College
Finished
37%
Working at 6 months
71%
Earned in a quarter
$7,552
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$3,067
Students counted
233
Earned a year, estimated
$30,200
Price if you pay yourself
$15,000
Program website, Paralegal Associate of Applied Science at Tyler Junior College
Paralegal (associate degree)OnlineNo diploma needed
AAS Paralegal Studies PA2
Lee College
Based in Baytown, TX
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Lee College, based in Baytown, TXParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$36,000
Price if you pay yourself$10,249
Program website, AAS Paralegal Studies PA2 at Lee College
More details about AAS Paralegal Studies PA2 at Lee College
Finished
73%
Working at 6 months
67%
Earned in a quarter
$9,000
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,614
Students counted
147
Earned a year, estimated
$36,000
Price if you pay yourself
$10,249
Program website, AAS Paralegal Studies PA2 at Lee College
Paralegal (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Paralegal AAS Degree
Alvin Community College
Alvin
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Alvin Community College, AlvinParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$31,000
Price if you pay yourself$4,795
3 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Paralegal AAS Degree at Alvin Community College
More details about Paralegal AAS Degree at Alvin Community College
Finished
34%
Working at 6 months
73%
Earned in a quarter
$7,745
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$3,480
Students counted
136
Earned a year, estimated
$31,000
Price if you pay yourself
$4,795
students trained with WIOA funding
3
Program website, Paralegal AAS Degree at Alvin Community College
Paralegal (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Paralegal AAS Major Code 17022
El Paso Community College
El Paso
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
El Paso Community College, El PasoParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,600
Price if you pay yourself$8,462
Program website, Paralegal AAS Major Code 17022 at El Paso Community College
More details about Paralegal AAS Major Code 17022 at El Paso Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
88%
Earned in a quarter
$8,158
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$5,918
Students counted
127
Earned a year, estimated
$32,600
Price if you pay yourself
$8,462
Program website, Paralegal AAS Major Code 17022 at El Paso Community College
Paralegal certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Paralegal Studies
Wharton County Junior College
Based in Wharton, TX
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Wharton County Junior College, based in Wharton, TXParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$45,200
Price if you pay yourself$5,934
Program website, Paralegal Studies at Wharton County Junior College
More details about Paralegal Studies at Wharton County Junior College
Finished
59%
Working at 6 months
65%
Earned in a quarter
$11,304
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$3,074
Students counted
104
Earned a year, estimated
$45,200
Price if you pay yourself
$5,934
Program website, Paralegal Studies at Wharton County Junior College
Paralegal certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Paralegal Certificate Program
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Continuing Education Program
Edinburg
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Continuing Education Program, EdinburgParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,799
Program website, Paralegal Certificate Program at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Continuing Education Program
More details about Paralegal Certificate Program at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Continuing Education Program
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$461
Students counted
91
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,799
Program website, Paralegal Certificate Program at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Continuing Education Program
Paralegal (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Legal Assisting/Paralegal AAS
Kilgore College
Kilgore
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Kilgore College, KilgoreParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,300
Price if you pay yourself$7,066
School website, Legal Assisting/Paralegal AAS at Kilgore College
More details about Legal Assisting/Paralegal AAS at Kilgore College
Finished
43%
Working at 6 months
88%
Earned in a quarter
$6,563
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$3,346
Students counted
67
Earned a year, estimated
$26,300
Price if you pay yourself
$7,066
School website, Legal Assisting/Paralegal AAS at Kilgore College
Paralegal (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Paralegal Studies (PLGL.AAS)
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Del Mar College, Corpus ChristiParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$22,900
Price if you pay yourself$8,996
Program website, Paralegal Studies (PLGL.AAS) at Del Mar College
More details about Paralegal Studies (PLGL.AAS) at Del Mar College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
76%
Earned in a quarter
$5,724
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,973
Students counted
67
Earned a year, estimated
$22,900
Price if you pay yourself
$8,996
Program website, Paralegal Studies (PLGL.AAS) at Del Mar College
Paralegal (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Paralegal (Legal Assistant) Associate in Applied Science
Angelina College
Lufkin
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Angelina College, LufkinParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,100
Price if you pay yourself$7,530
Program website, Paralegal (Legal Assistant) Associate in Applied Science at Angelina College
More details about Paralegal (Legal Assistant) Associate in Applied Science at Angelina College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
60%
Earned in a quarter
$7,284
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$4,200
Students counted
64
Earned a year, estimated
$29,100
Price if you pay yourself
$7,530
Program website, Paralegal (Legal Assistant) Associate in Applied Science at Angelina College
Paralegal certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed
Certificate in Paralegal Studies PA1
Lee College
Based in Baytown, TX
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Lee College, based in Baytown, TXParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$57,300
Price if you pay yourself$1,888
Program website, Certificate in Paralegal Studies PA1 at Lee College
More details about Certificate in Paralegal Studies PA1 at Lee College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
88%
Earned in a quarter
$14,318
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,043
Students counted
33
Earned a year, estimated
$57,300
Price if you pay yourself
$1,888
Program website, Certificate in Paralegal Studies PA1 at Lee College
Paralegal (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Paralegal Studies
Texas Southmost College
Brownsville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Texas Southmost College, BrownsvilleParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,800
Price if you pay yourself$7,700
Program website, Paralegal Studies at Texas Southmost College
More details about Paralegal Studies at Texas Southmost College
Finished
73%
Working at 6 months
43%
Earned in a quarter
$7,188
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,220
Students counted
28
Earned a year, estimated
$28,800
Price if you pay yourself
$7,700
Program website, Paralegal Studies at Texas Southmost College
Paralegal (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Trinity Valley Community College, AthensParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$33,800
Price if you pay yourself$5,280
Program website, Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary at Trinity Valley Community College
More details about Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary at Trinity Valley Community College
Finished
63%
Working at 6 months
71%
Earned in a quarter
$8,438
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$3,550
Students counted
21
Listed 4 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
Earned a year, estimated
$33,800
Price if you pay yourself
$5,280
Program website, Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary at Trinity Valley Community College
Paralegal certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Legal Assisting
Texas Southmost College
Brownsville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Texas Southmost College, BrownsvilleParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,500
Price if you pay yourself$2,446
Program website, Legal Assisting at Texas Southmost College
More details about Legal Assisting at Texas Southmost College
Finished
85%
Working at 6 months
61%
Earned in a quarter
$7,380
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$610
Students counted
18
Earned a year, estimated
$29,500
Price if you pay yourself
$2,446
Program website, Legal Assisting at Texas Southmost College
Paralegal certificate or diplomaOnlineBachelor's degree
Paralegal (Certificate) - In Class Program
Rice University Glasscock School
Based in Houston, TX
Accredited school
Bachelor's degree
Rice University Glasscock School, based in Houston, TXParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · Bachelor's degree
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$10,499
Program website, Paralegal (Certificate) - In Class Program at Rice University Glasscock School
More details about Paralegal (Certificate) - In Class Program at Rice University Glasscock School
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
14
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$10,499
Program website, Paralegal (Certificate) - In Class Program at Rice University Glasscock School
Legal assistant or legal secretaryHybridNo diploma needed
Legal Secretary
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Del Mar College, Corpus ChristiLegal assistant or legal secretary · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$88,500
Price if you pay yourself$450
Program website, Legal Secretary at Del Mar College
More details about Legal Secretary at Del Mar College
Finished
80%
Working at 6 months
56%
Earned in a quarter
$22,118
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$250
Students counted
10
Earned a year, estimated
$88,500
Price if you pay yourself
$450
Program website, Legal Secretary at Del Mar College
Legal assistant or legal secretaryOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Legal Secretary Certificate
West Texas A&M University
Based in Canyon, TX
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
West Texas A&M University, based in Canyon, TXLegal assistant or legal secretary · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$995
Program website, Legal Secretary Certificate at West Texas A&M University
More details about Legal Secretary Certificate at West Texas A&M University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
7 weeks, 44 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$995
Program website, Legal Secretary Certificate at West Texas A&M University
Legal assistant or legal secretaryHybridNo diploma needed
Legal Office Assistant-Specialization Certificate
Houston Community College District (1010 W. Sam Houston)
Stafford
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Houston Community College District (1010 W. Sam Houston), StaffordLegal assistant or legal secretary · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,772
School website, Legal Office Assistant-Specialization Certificate at Houston Community College District (1010 W. Sam Houston)
More details about Legal Office Assistant-Specialization Certificate at Houston Community College District (1010 W. Sam Houston)
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$439
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,772
School website, Legal Office Assistant-Specialization Certificate at Houston Community College District (1010 W. Sam Houston)
Legal assistant or legal secretaryOnlineEducation and courses
Certified Legal Secretary
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
Based in Corpus Christi, TX
Accredited school
Education and courses
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, based in Corpus Christi, TXLegal assistant or legal secretary · Accredited schoolOnline · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,995
Program website, Certified Legal Secretary at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
More details about Certified Legal Secretary at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$600
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,995
Program website, Certified Legal Secretary at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
Legal assistant or legal secretaryOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Legal Secretary (Online)
Coastal Bend College
Based in Alice, TX
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Coastal Bend College, based in Alice, TXLegal assistant or legal secretary · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,295
Program website, Legal Secretary (Online) at Coastal Bend College
More details about Legal Secretary (Online) at Coastal Bend College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,295
Program website, Legal Secretary (Online) at Coastal Bend College
Paralegal certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Legal Assisting/Paralegal Certificate
Gateway Technical School
Marshall
High school diploma or equivalent
Gateway Technical School, MarshallParalegal certificate or diplomaHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,400
Program website, Legal Assisting/Paralegal Certificate at Gateway Technical School
More details about Legal Assisting/Paralegal Certificate at Gateway Technical School
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,400
Program website, Legal Assisting/Paralegal Certificate at Gateway Technical School
Paralegal certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Paralegal Certificate Course
West Texas A&M University
Based in Canyon, TX
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
West Texas A&M University, based in Canyon, TXParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,452
Program website, Paralegal Certificate Course at West Texas A&M University
More details about Paralegal Certificate Course at West Texas A&M University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,452
Program website, Paralegal Certificate Course at West Texas A&M University
Paralegal exam prep or short courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Certified Paralegal
Coastal Bend College
Based in Alice, TX
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Coastal Bend College, based in Alice, TXParalegal 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, Certified Paralegal at Coastal Bend College
More details about Certified Paralegal at Coastal Bend College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,495
Program website, Certified Paralegal at Coastal Bend College
Paralegal exam prep or short courseOnlineNo diploma needed
Certified Paralegal
Texas Tech University
Based in Lubbock, TX
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Texas Tech University, based in Lubbock, TXParalegal 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 at Texas Tech University
More details about Certified Paralegal at Texas Tech University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,495
Program website, Certified Paralegal at Texas Tech University
Paralegal exam prep or short courseOnlineEducation and courses
Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included)
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
Based in Corpus Christi, TX
Accredited school
Education and courses
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, based in Corpus Christi, TXParalegal exam prep or short course · Accredited schoolOnline · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,695
Program website, Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
More details about Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
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 Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
Legal assistant or legal secretaryOnlineEducation and courses
Legal Secretary
Edopp Solutions LLC
Based in Houston, TX
Education and courses
Edopp Solutions LLC, based in Houston, TXLegal assistant or legal secretaryOnline · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,850
Program website, Legal Secretary at Edopp Solutions LLC
More details about Legal Secretary at Edopp Solutions LLC
Finished
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Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
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Cost of supplies
$150
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,850
Program website, Legal Secretary at Edopp Solutions LLC
Paralegal exam prep or short courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Advanced Paralegal Certificate Course
West Texas A&M University
Based in Canyon, TX
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
West Texas A&M University, based in Canyon, TXParalegal exam prep or short course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,300
Program website, Advanced Paralegal Certificate Course at West Texas A&M University
More details about Advanced Paralegal Certificate Course at West Texas A&M University
Finished
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Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
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Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,300
Program website, Advanced Paralegal Certificate Course at West Texas A&M University
Legal assistant or legal secretaryOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Legal Assistant Certificate (On Line)
Joshua Career Institute
Based in Dallas, TX
High school diploma or equivalent
Joshua Career Institute, based in Dallas, TXLegal assistant or legal secretaryOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,000
More details about Legal Assistant Certificate (On Line) at Joshua Career Institute
Finished
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Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
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Cost of supplies
$250
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,000
Paralegal program (level not stated)OnlineEducation and courses
Paralegals And Legal Assistants
Transcend Stem Education
Based in Dallas, TX
Education and courses
Transcend Stem Education, based in Dallas, TXParalegal program (level not stated)Online · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,595
More details about Paralegals And Legal Assistants at Transcend Stem Education
Finished
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Working at 6 months
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None listed
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Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,595
Paralegal (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Paralegal Associate In Applied Science
Dallas College
Dallas
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Dallas College, DallasParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,740
School website, Paralegal Associate In Applied Science at Dallas College
More details about Paralegal Associate In Applied Science at Dallas College
Finished
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Earned in a quarter
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Cost of supplies
None listed
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Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,740
School website, Paralegal Associate In Applied Science at Dallas College
Paralegal (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Paralegal Associate Of Applied Science
Gateway Technical School
Marshall
High school diploma or equivalent
Gateway Technical School, MarshallParalegal (associate degree)Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,800
Program website, Paralegal Associate Of Applied Science at Gateway Technical School
More details about Paralegal Associate Of Applied Science at Gateway Technical School
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
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Cost of supplies
$600
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,800
Program website, Paralegal Associate Of Applied Science at Gateway Technical School
Paralegal program (level not stated)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Paralegal Technology
Houston Community College District
Based in Houston, TX
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Houston Community College District, based in Houston, TXParalegal program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,416
Program website, Paralegal Technology at Houston Community College District
More details about Paralegal Technology at Houston Community College District
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
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Cost of supplies
$3,329
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$5,416
Program website, Paralegal Technology at Houston Community College District
Paralegal certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Paralegal
National Trade Institute
Based in Dallas, TX
High school diploma or equivalent
National Trade Institute, based in Dallas, TXParalegal certificate or diplomaOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,799
Program website, Paralegal at National Trade Institute
More details about Paralegal at National Trade Institute
Finished
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Earned in a quarter
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None listed
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Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$5,799
Program website, Paralegal at National Trade Institute
Paralegal certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Paralegal Studies Program
Pro Se Legal Studies Institute
Houston
High school diploma or equivalent
Pro Se Legal Studies Institute, HoustonParalegal certificate or diplomaIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,220
More details about Paralegal Studies Program at Pro Se Legal Studies Institute
Finished
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None listed
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Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,220
Legal assistant or legal secretaryOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Legal Assistant (On Line)
Joshua Career Institute
Based in Dallas, TX
High school diploma or equivalent
Joshua Career Institute, based in Dallas, TXLegal assistant or legal secretaryOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$8,000
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
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Cost of supplies
$250
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$8,000
Paralegal certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Online Pre Paralegal Studies Program
New Era Training Center Inc
Based in Garland, TX
High school diploma or equivalent
New Era Training Center Inc, based in Garland, TXParalegal certificate or diplomaOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$8,200
Program website, Online Pre Paralegal Studies Program at New Era Training Center Inc
More details about Online Pre Paralegal Studies Program at New Era Training Center Inc
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Length
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Cost of supplies
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Students counted
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Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$8,200
Program website, Online Pre Paralegal Studies Program at New Era Training Center Inc

How to pay for paralegal programs in Texas

WIOA funding can pay for paralegal programs in Texas

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 Texas

programs with a price cost under $2,000: 6 of 42
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 10th of 23
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less: 4 of 12
paralegal programs of any state: no state has more than Texas: Most

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 Houston, Longview, Dallas and other Texas cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 4 more programs are in 4 other areas and 23 online.

Other training in Texas

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

Where the Texas paralegal program numbers come from

Which Texas paralegal programs are on this list?

These are the paralegal programs Texas 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 Texas offers.

How the prices and results of Texas 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 Texas

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All 42 paralegal programs in Texas approved for WIOA funding

Paralegal Studies AAS

Paralegal (Certificate)

Paralegal/Legal Assistant AAS

Paralegal Studies Advanced Technical Certificate

Paralegal Certificate Program

Paralegal Certificate program

Paralegal AAS

Paralegal Associate of Applied Science

AAS Paralegal Studies PA2

Paralegal AAS Degree

Paralegal AAS Major Code 17022

Paralegal Studies

Paralegal Certificate Program

Legal Assisting/Paralegal AAS

Paralegal Studies (PLGL.AAS)

Paralegal (Legal Assistant) Associate in Applied Science

Certificate in Paralegal Studies PA1

Paralegal Studies

Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

Legal Assisting

Paralegal (Certificate) - In Class Program

Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary Certificate

Legal Office Assistant-Specialization Certificate

Certified Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary (Online)

Legal Assisting/Paralegal Certificate

Paralegal Certificate Course

Certified Paralegal

Certified Paralegal

Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included)

Legal Secretary

Advanced Paralegal Certificate Course

Legal Assistant Certificate (On Line)

Paralegals And Legal Assistants

Paralegal Associate In Applied Science

Paralegal Associate Of Applied Science

Paralegal Technology

Paralegal

Paralegal Studies Program

Legal Assistant (On Line)

Online Pre Paralegal Studies Program