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Paralegal programs in Minnesota
12 schools in Minnesota offer paralegal programs (8 of them public), with 10 certificate and 9 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 Minnesota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inver Hills Community CollegeInver Grove Heights, MN | Community college | Certificate | 11 | $57,775 | $61,538 | n/a | $6,583 |
| North Hennepin Community CollegeBrooklyn Park, MN | Community college | Associate degree | 14 | $53,459 | $52,554 | n/a | $5,244 |
| Rasmussen University-MinnesotaSt. Cloud, MN | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 33 | $48,852 | $58,038 | $8,708 | $11,843 |
| Rasmussen University-MinnesotaSt. Cloud, MN | For-profit trade school | Associate degree | 31 | $43,136 | $45,751 | $23,472 | $11,843 |
| Anoka Technical CollegeAnoka, MN | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 8 | $41,284 | $50,480 | n/a | $6,354 |
| Anoka Technical CollegeAnoka, MN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 4 | $33,551 | n/a | n/a | $6,354 |
| North Hennepin Community CollegeBrooklyn Park, MN | Community college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | $65,222 | n/a | $5,244 |
| Hamline UniversitySaint Paul, MN | Private college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | $61,388 | n/a | $51,994 |
| Inver Hills Community CollegeInver Grove Heights, MN | Community college | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | $55,256 | n/a | $6,583 |
| Alexandria Technical & Community CollegeAlexandria, MN | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,530 |
| Alexandria Technical & Community CollegeAlexandria, MN | Community college | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,530 |
| Bethany Lutheran CollegeMankato, MN | Private college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $32,660 |
| Dakota County Technical CollegeRosemount, MN | Community college | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,909 |
| Lake Superior CollegeDuluth, MN | Community college | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,931 |
| Lake Superior CollegeDuluth, MN | Community college | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,931 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeFergus Falls, MN | Community college | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,124 |
| Ridgewater CollegeWillmar, MN | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,340 |
| Ridgewater CollegeWillmar, MN | Community college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,340 |
| White Earth Tribal and Community CollegeMahnomen, MN | Private 2-year college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,262 |
Cities with the most programs: Inver Grove Heights (1), Brooklyn Park (1), St. Cloud (1), Anoka (1), Saint Paul (1), Alexandria (1), Mankato (1), Rosemount (1), Duluth (1), Fergus Falls (1), Willmar (1), Mahnomen (1).
What counts: legal support services, including paralegals and legal assistants.
Frequently asked questions
How many paralegal programs are in Minnesota?
12 schools in Minnesota awarded paralegal certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 10 certificate and 9 associate programs.
Which paralegal program in Minnesota has the highest earnings?
Inver Hills Community College in Inver Grove Heights, where certificate graduates earned a median of $57,775 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest paralegal school in Minnesota?
By yearly tuition and fees, North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park charges $5,244 (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 Minnesota?
The typical certificate program in Minnesota reported median earnings of $48,852 one year after graduation and $61,463 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.