6 schools · Louisiana
Paralegal programs in Louisiana
6 schools in Louisiana offer paralegal programs (4 of them public), with 2 certificate and 5 associate programs between them.
All paralegal programs in Louisiana
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-New OrleansMetairie, LA | Private 2-year college | Associate degree | 0 | $42,131 | $45,714 | $21,000 | $13,820 |
| Nunez Community CollegeChalmette, LA | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | $46,503 | n/a | $4,255 |
| Baton Rouge Community CollegeBaton Rouge, LA | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | $42,298 | n/a | $4,419 |
| Delgado Community CollegeNew Orleans, LA | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,422 |
| Northshore Technical Community CollegeLacombe, LA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,299 |
| Nunez Community CollegeChalmette, LA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,255 |
| Remington College-Shreveport CampusShreveport, LA | Nonprofit trade school | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | $20,000 | $24,393 |
Cities with the most programs: Metairie (1), Chalmette (1), Baton Rouge (1), New Orleans (1), Lacombe (1), Shreveport (1).
What counts: legal support services, including paralegals and legal assistants.
Frequently asked questions
How many paralegal programs are in Louisiana?
6 schools in Louisiana awarded paralegal certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 2 certificate and 5 associate programs.
What is the cheapest paralegal school in Louisiana?
By yearly tuition and fees, Nunez Community College in Chalmette charges $4,255 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
More in Louisiana: all trade schools · colleges
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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.