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Paralegal programs in Iowa
5 schools in Iowa offer paralegal programs (5 of them public), with 2 certificate and 5 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $52,168 a year after finishing, compared with $47,938 nationally.
All paralegal programs in Iowa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Area Community CollegeAnkeny, IA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 13 | $52,168 | n/a | n/a | $6,030 |
| Des Moines Area Community CollegeAnkeny, IA | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 22 | $46,625 | $56,924 | n/a | $6,030 |
| Kirkwood Community CollegeCedar Rapids, IA | Community college | Associate degree | 20 | $42,923 | $45,129 | $17,377 | $6,288 |
| Iowa Lakes Community CollegeEstherville, IA | Community college | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,616 |
| Northeast Iowa Community CollegeCalmar, IA | Community college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,020 |
| Western Iowa Tech Community CollegeSioux City, IA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,306 |
| Western Iowa Tech Community CollegeSioux City, IA | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,306 |
Cities with the most programs: Ankeny (1), Cedar Rapids (1), Estherville (1), Calmar (1), Sioux City (1).
What counts: legal support services, including paralegals and legal assistants.
Frequently asked questions
How many paralegal programs are in Iowa?
5 schools in Iowa awarded paralegal certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 2 certificate and 5 associate programs.
Which paralegal program in Iowa has the highest earnings?
Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, where certificate graduates earned a median of $52,168 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest paralegal school in Iowa?
By yearly tuition and fees, Western Iowa Tech Community College in Sioux City charges $5,306 (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 Iowa?
The typical certificate program in Iowa reported median earnings of $52,168 one year after graduation, 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.