7 schools · Colorado
Paralegal programs in Colorado
7 schools in Colorado offer paralegal programs (6 of them public), with 6 certificate and 7 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $53,795 a year after finishing, compared with $47,938 nationally.
All paralegal programs in Colorado
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community College of AuroraAurora, CO | Community college | Certificate | 9 | $61,742 | $42,509 | n/a | $4,622 |
| Arapahoe Community CollegeLittleton, CO | Public technical school | Associate degree | 7 | $60,533 | $53,181 | n/a | $4,626 |
| IBMC CollegeFort Collins, CO | For-profit trade school | Associate degree | 4 | $46,401 | $45,636 | n/a | $25,500 |
| Front Range Community CollegeWestminster, CO | Public technical school | Certificate | 24 | $45,847 | $61,322 | $9,500 | $4,668 |
| Front Range Community CollegeWestminster, CO | Public technical school | Associate degree | 12 | $41,318 | $53,030 | n/a | $4,668 |
| Pikes Peak State CollegeColorado Springs, CO | Community college | Associate degree | 11 | n/a | $41,460 | n/a | $4,662 |
| Arapahoe Community CollegeLittleton, CO | Public technical school | Certificate | 22 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,626 |
| Colorado Mountain CollegeGlenwood Springs, CO | Public technical school | Certificate | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,688 |
| Colorado Mountain CollegeGlenwood Springs, CO | Public technical school | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,688 |
| Community College of AuroraAurora, CO | Community college | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,622 |
| Community College of DenverDenver, CO | Community college | Certificate | 23 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,218 |
| Community College of DenverDenver, CO | Community college | Associate degree | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,218 |
| Pikes Peak State CollegeColorado Springs, CO | Community college | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,662 |
Cities with the most programs: Aurora (1), Littleton (1), Fort Collins (1), Westminster (1), Colorado Springs (1), Glenwood Springs (1), Denver (1).
What counts: legal support services, including paralegals and legal assistants.
Frequently asked questions
How many paralegal programs are in Colorado?
7 schools in Colorado awarded paralegal certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 6 certificate and 7 associate programs.
Which paralegal program in Colorado has the highest earnings?
Community College of Aurora in Aurora, where certificate graduates earned a median of $61,742 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest paralegal school in Colorado?
By yearly tuition and fees, Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs charges $2,688 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do paralegal graduates make in Colorado?
The typical certificate program in Colorado reported median earnings of $53,795 one year after graduation and $51,916 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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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.