29 schools · Florida
Paralegal programs in Florida
29 schools in Florida offer paralegal programs (25 of them public), with 15 certificate and 24 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $48,852 a year after finishing, compared with $47,938 nationally.
All paralegal programs in Florida
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State College at JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL | Community college | Associate degree | 33 | $49,948 | n/a | $14,685 | $2,878 |
| Rasmussen University-FloridaOcala, FL | For-profit 2-year college | Certificate | 0 | $48,852 | $58,038 | $8,708 | $15,138 |
| Valencia CollegeOrlando, FL | Public technical school | Associate degree | 37 | $47,496 | $51,929 | $13,188 | $2,664 |
| Broward CollegeFort Lauderdale, FL | Community college | Associate degree | 25 | $46,469 | $48,911 | $6,750 | $2,830 |
| Seminole State College of FloridaSanford, FL | Public technical school | Associate degree | 9 | $46,344 | $59,641 | n/a | $3,122 |
| Palm Beach State CollegeLake Worth, FL | Community college | Associate degree | 14 | $45,254 | $51,314 | n/a | $3,050 |
| Hillsborough CollegeTampa, FL | Public technical school | Associate degree | 25 | $43,672 | $56,823 | $14,788 | $2,506 |
| Rasmussen University-FloridaOcala, FL | For-profit 2-year college | Associate degree | 21 | $43,136 | $45,751 | $23,472 | $15,138 |
| Herzing University-OrlandoWinter Park, FL | Private 2-year college | Associate degree | 1 | $42,131 | $45,714 | $21,000 | $13,820 |
| Tallahassee State CollegeTallahassee, FL | Community college | Associate degree | 21 | $41,897 | n/a | n/a | $2,622 |
| Miami Dade CollegeMiami, FL | Public technical school | Associate degree | 34 | $41,303 | $56,521 | n/a | $2,838 |
| Keiser University-Ft LauderdaleFort Lauderdale, FL | Private 2-year college | Associate degree | 61 | $41,127 | $47,220 | $24,602 | $26,016 |
| Hillsborough CollegeTampa, FL | Public technical school | Certificate | 26 | n/a | $62,390 | n/a | $2,506 |
| St Petersburg CollegeSt. Petersburg, FL | Community college | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | $45,987 | n/a | $2,682 |
| Florida SouthWestern State CollegeFort Myers, FL | Community college | Associate degree | 20 | n/a | $43,758 | n/a | $3,401 |
| Indian River State CollegeFort Pierce, FL | Community college | Associate degree | 16 | n/a | $38,297 | n/a | $2,764 |
| Eastern Florida State CollegeMelbourne, FL | Community college | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | $33,748 | n/a | $2,496 |
| Ana G. Mendez UniversityOrlando, FL | Private college | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $13,575 |
| Atlantic Technical CollegeCoconut Creek, FL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,766 |
| College of Central FloridaOcala, FL | Public technical school | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,710 |
| Daytona State CollegeDaytona Beach, FL | Community college | Associate degree | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,106 |
| Eastern Florida State CollegeMelbourne, FL | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,496 |
| Florida SouthWestern State CollegeFort Myers, FL | Community college | Certificate | 68 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,401 |
| Florida State College at JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL | Community college | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,878 |
| Gulf Coast State CollegePanama City, FL | Community college | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,370 |
| Lively Technical CollegeTallahassee, FL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,916 |
| Lorenzo Walker Technical CollegeNaples, FL | Public technical school | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,179 |
| Northwest Florida State CollegeNiceville, FL | Community college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,120 |
| Palm Beach State CollegeLake Worth, FL | Community college | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,050 |
| Pasco-Hernando State CollegeNew Port Richey, FL | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,155 |
| Pasco-Hernando State CollegeNew Port Richey, FL | Community college | Associate degree | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,155 |
| Pensacola State CollegePensacola, FL | Community college | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,363 |
| Santa Fe CollegeGainesville, FL | Community college | Associate degree | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,563 |
| Seminole State College of FloridaSanford, FL | Public technical school | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,122 |
| Sheridan Technical CollegeHollywood, FL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,855 |
| St Petersburg CollegeSt. Petersburg, FL | Community college | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,682 |
| State College of Florida-Manatee-SarasotaBradenton, FL | Community college | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,540 |
| State College of Florida-Manatee-SarasotaBradenton, FL | Community college | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,540 |
| William T McFatter Technical CollegeDavie, FL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,847 |
Cities with the most programs: Ocala (2), Orlando (2), Fort Lauderdale (2), Tallahassee (2), Jacksonville (1), Sanford (1), Lake Worth (1), Tampa (1), Winter Park (1), Miami (1), St. Petersburg (1), Fort Myers (1).
What counts: legal support services, including paralegals and legal assistants.
Frequently asked questions
How many paralegal programs are in Florida?
29 schools in Florida awarded paralegal certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 15 certificate and 24 associate programs.
Which paralegal program in Florida has the highest earnings?
Florida State College at Jacksonville in Jacksonville, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $49,948 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest paralegal school in Florida?
By yearly tuition and fees, Pensacola State College in Pensacola charges $2,363 (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 Florida?
The typical certificate program in Florida reported median earnings of $48,852 one year after graduation and $60,214 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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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.