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Paralegal programs in Alabama
5 schools in Alabama offer paralegal programs (4 of them public), with 3 certificate and 5 associate programs between them.
All paralegal programs in Alabama
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herzing University-BirminghamBirmingham, AL | Private 2-year college | Associate degree | 0 | $42,131 | $45,714 | $21,000 | $13,820 |
| Coastal Alabama Community CollegeBay Minette, AL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,760 |
| Coastal Alabama Community CollegeBay Minette, AL | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,760 |
| Enterprise State Community CollegeEnterprise, AL | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,520 |
| Enterprise State Community CollegeEnterprise, AL | Community college | Associate degree | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,520 |
| Gadsden State Community CollegeGadsden, AL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,608 |
| Gadsden State Community CollegeGadsden, AL | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 24 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,608 |
| George C Wallace State Community College-HancevilleHanceville, AL | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,640 |
Cities with the most programs: Birmingham (1), Bay Minette (1), Enterprise (1), Gadsden (1), Hanceville (1).
What counts: legal support services, including paralegals and legal assistants.
Frequently asked questions
How many paralegal programs are in Alabama?
5 schools in Alabama awarded paralegal certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 3 certificate and 5 associate programs.
What is the cheapest paralegal school in Alabama?
By yearly tuition and fees, Gadsden State Community College in Gadsden charges $4,608 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
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Paralegal programs nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.