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Paralegal programs in Mississippi
8 schools in Mississippi offer paralegal programs (8 of them public), with 6 certificate and 7 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $26,325 a year after finishing, compared with $47,938 nationally.
All paralegal programs in Mississippi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinds Community CollegeRaymond, MS | Community college | Certificate | 26 | $26,325 | $23,012 | $17,421 | $4,350 |
| Hinds Community CollegeRaymond, MS | Community college | Associate degree | 14 | $22,065 | n/a | $18,160 | $4,350 |
| Copiah-Lincoln Community CollegeWesson, MS | Community college | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,600 |
| Holmes Community CollegeGoodman, MS | Community college | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,530 |
| Holmes Community CollegeGoodman, MS | Community college | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,530 |
| Itawamba Community CollegeFulton, MS | Community college | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,420 |
| Itawamba Community CollegeFulton, MS | Community college | Associate degree | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,420 |
| Jones County Junior CollegeEllisville, MS | Community college | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,885 |
| Northeast Mississippi Community CollegeBooneville, MS | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,690 |
| Northeast Mississippi Community CollegeBooneville, MS | Community college | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,690 |
| Northwest Mississippi Community CollegeSenatobia, MS | Community college | Certificate | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,940 |
| Northwest Mississippi Community CollegeSenatobia, MS | Community college | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,940 |
| Pearl River Community CollegePoplarville, MS | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,800 |
Cities with the most programs: Raymond (1), Wesson (1), Goodman (1), Fulton (1), Ellisville (1), Booneville (1), Senatobia (1), Poplarville (1).
What counts: legal support services, including paralegals and legal assistants.
Frequently asked questions
How many paralegal programs are in Mississippi?
8 schools in Mississippi 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 Mississippi has the highest earnings?
Hinds Community College in Raymond, where certificate graduates earned a median of $26,325 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest paralegal school in Mississippi?
By yearly tuition and fees, Itawamba Community College in Fulton charges $3,420 (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 Mississippi?
The typical certificate program in Mississippi reported median earnings of $26,325 one year after graduation and $23,012 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.