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Paralegal programs in Wisconsin

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

13 schools offer these paralegal programs, and Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin, 3 of the 16 programs take students without a high school diploma, 9 ask for a diploma or equivalent, 3 ask for earlier courses first and 1 asks for a bachelor's degree.

By kind, the 16 programs here are paralegal (associate degree, 10 programs), paralegal exam prep or short course (3 programs), paralegal certificate or diploma (2 programs) and paralegal program (level not stated, 1 program).

See the 16 programs

How much do paralegal programs cost in Wisconsin?

Two-year degrees (10 programs)
$9,425 to $10,173most of them, usually 62 to 67 weeks long
Other paralegal programs (5 programs)
$2,695 to $4,576most of them, usually 48 to 52 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
39%
Working 6 months later
72%
Earned a year, estimated
about $32,400
Length
52 to 64 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 Wisconsin may also offer paralegal programs. How these figures are made

Are there free paralegal programs in Wisconsin?

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

All 16 paralegal programs in Wisconsin approved for WIOA funding

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16 programs

  • Paralegal (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paralegal

    Milwaukee Area Technical College

    Milwaukee

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Milwaukee Area Technical College, MilwaukeeParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,800
    Price if you pay yourself$9,152
    Program website, Paralegal at Milwaukee Area Technical College
    More details about Paralegal at Milwaukee Area Technical College
    Finished
    22%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,441
    Length
    64 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,010
    Students counted
    486
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,152
    Program website, Paralegal at Milwaukee Area Technical College

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

    Legal Studies/Paralegal

    Madison Area Technical College

    Madison

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Madison Area Technical College, MadisonParalegal program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$35,600
    Price if you pay yourself$9,753

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Legal Studies/Paralegal at Madison Area Technical College
    More details about Legal Studies/Paralegal at Madison Area Technical College
    Finished
    32%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,900
    Length
    64 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    397
    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,753
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    School website, Legal Studies/Paralegal at Madison Area Technical College

  • Paralegal (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paralegal Associate Degree

    Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

    Green Bay

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green BayParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$30,600
    Price if you pay yourself$10,877
    Program website, Paralegal Associate Degree at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
    More details about Paralegal Associate Degree at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
    Finished
    45%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,654
    Length
    104 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,200
    Students counted
    211
    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,877
    Program website, Paralegal Associate Degree at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

  • Paralegal (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paralegal

    Fox Valley Technical College

    Appleton

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Fox Valley Technical College, AppletonParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$30,200
    Price if you pay yourself$9,634
    Program website, Paralegal at Fox Valley Technical College
    More details about Paralegal at Fox Valley Technical College
    Finished
    46%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,555
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,531
    Students counted
    177
    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,634
    Program website, Paralegal at Fox Valley Technical College

  • Paralegal (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Legal Studies-Paralegal

    Gateway Technical College

    Based in Kenosha, WI

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Gateway Technical College, based in Kenosha, WIParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,100
    Price if you pay yourself$9,985
    Program website, Legal Studies-Paralegal at Gateway Technical College
    More details about Legal Studies-Paralegal at Gateway Technical College
    Finished
    28%
    Working at 6 months
    65%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,531
    Length
    70 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    154
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,985
    Program website, Legal Studies-Paralegal at Gateway Technical College

  • Paralegal (associate degree)OnlineNo diploma needed

    Paralegal

    Northcentral Technical College

    Based in Wausau, WI

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Northcentral Technical College, based in Wausau, WIParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$37,600
    Price if you pay yourself$10,227

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Paralegal at Northcentral Technical College
    Finished
    17%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,399
    Length
    64 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    119
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,227
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3

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

    Legal Studies/Paralegal

    Chippewa Valley Technical College

    Eau Claire

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau ClaireParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$27,900
    Price if you pay yourself$10,371

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Legal Studies/Paralegal at Chippewa Valley Technical College
    More details about Legal Studies/Paralegal at Chippewa Valley Technical College
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,980
    Length
    64 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $843
    Students counted
    118
    Earned a year, estimated
    $27,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,371
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Legal Studies/Paralegal at Chippewa Valley Technical College

  • Paralegal (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    Legal Studies/Paralegal

    Moraine Park Technical College

    Fond du Lac

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du LacParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$32,400
    Price if you pay yourself$9,356
    Program website, Legal Studies/Paralegal at Moraine Park Technical College
    More details about Legal Studies/Paralegal at Moraine Park Technical College
    Finished
    38%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,095
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    107
    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,356
    Program website, Legal Studies/Paralegal at Moraine Park Technical College

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

    Legal Studies/Paralegal

    Western Technical College

    La Crosse

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Technical College, La CrosseParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,000
    Price if you pay yourself$10,013
    Program website, Legal Studies/Paralegal at Western Technical College
    More details about Legal Studies/Paralegal at Western Technical College
    Finished
    39%
    Working at 6 months
    57%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,007
    Length
    60 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    97
    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,013
    Program website, Legal Studies/Paralegal at Western Technical College

  • Paralegal (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Legal Studies/Paralegal

    Lakeshore Technical College

    Cleveland

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Lakeshore Technical College, ClevelandParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$30,700
    Price if you pay yourself$9,777
    Program website, Legal Studies/Paralegal at Lakeshore Technical College
    More details about Legal Studies/Paralegal at Lakeshore Technical College
    Finished
    39%
    Working at 6 months
    86%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,685
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,242
    Students counted
    91
    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,777
    Program website, Legal Studies/Paralegal at Lakeshore Technical College

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaHybridBachelor's degree

    Paralegal Studies

    Milwaukee Area Technical College

    Milwaukee

    Accredited school

    Bachelor's degree

    Milwaukee Area Technical College, MilwaukeeParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · Bachelor's degree

    Earned a year, estimated$40,100
    Price if you pay yourself$4,576
    Program website, Paralegal Studies at Milwaukee Area Technical College
    More details about Paralegal Studies at Milwaukee Area Technical College
    Finished
    65%
    Working at 6 months
    72%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,027
    Length
    32 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,505
    Students counted
    87
    Earned a year, estimated
    $40,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,576
    Program website, Paralegal Studies at Milwaukee Area Technical College

  • Paralegal exam prep or short courseOnlineNo diploma needed

    Certified Paralegal

    University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education

    Based in River Falls, WI

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education, based in River Falls, WIParalegal exam prep or short course · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,645
    Program website, Certified Paralegal at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
    More details about Certified Paralegal at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,645
    Program website, Certified Paralegal at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education

  • Paralegal exam prep or short courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included)

    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Online and Continuing Education Division

    Based in Menasha, WI

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Online and Continuing Education Division, based in Menasha, WIParalegal exam prep or short course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,695
    Program website, Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Online and Continuing Education Division
    More details about Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Online and Continuing Education Division
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,695
    Program website, Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Online and Continuing Education Division

  • Paralegal exam prep or short courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included)

    University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education

    Based in River Falls, WI

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education, based in River Falls, WIParalegal exam prep or short course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,845
    Program website, Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
    More details about Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    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
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,845
    Program website, Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education

  • Paralegal (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    Paralegal

    Moraine Park Technical College

    Fond du Lac

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du LacParalegal (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,736
    Program website, Paralegal at Moraine Park Technical College
    More details about Paralegal at Moraine Park Technical 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
    $8,736
    Program website, Paralegal at Moraine Park Technical College

  • Paralegal certificate or diplomaOnlineEducation and courses

    Paralegal Studies Certificate

    Concordia University Wisconsin

    Based in Mequon, WI

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Concordia University Wisconsin, based in Mequon, WIParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,975
    Program website, Paralegal Studies Certificate at Concordia University Wisconsin
    More details about Paralegal Studies Certificate at Concordia University Wisconsin
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    62 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,975
    Program website, Paralegal Studies Certificate at Concordia University Wisconsin

How to pay for paralegal programs in Wisconsin

WIOA funding can pay for paralegal programs in Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin

programs with a price cost under $10,000
12 of 16
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
21st of 23
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
3 of 12
paralegal programs here, against the typical state's 6
16 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 Milwaukee, Fond du Lac, Madison and other Wisconsin cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 2 more programs are in 2 other areas and 6 online.

Other training in Wisconsin

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

Where the Wisconsin paralegal program numbers come from

Which Wisconsin paralegal programs are on this list?

These are the paralegal programs Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin offers.

How the prices and results of Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin

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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