9 schools · South Carolina
Paralegal programs in South Carolina
9 schools in South Carolina offer paralegal programs (8 of them public), with 3 certificate and 9 associate programs between them.
All paralegal programs in South Carolina
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trident Technical CollegeCharleston, SC | Community college | Associate degree | 18 | $41,894 | n/a | n/a | $4,836 |
| Greenville Technical CollegeGreenville, SC | Public technical school | Associate degree | 36 | $39,755 | $40,785 | n/a | $5,780 |
| York Technical CollegeRock Hill, SC | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 16 | $39,486 | n/a | n/a | $8,064 |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical CollegeConway, SC | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 7 | $39,156 | n/a | n/a | $6,702 |
| Midlands Technical CollegeWest Columbia, SC | Community college | Associate degree | 19 | n/a | $46,996 | n/a | $5,196 |
| Bob Jones UniversityGreenville, SC | Private college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $25,150 |
| Central Carolina Technical CollegeSumter, SC | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,829 |
| Florence-Darlington Technical CollegeFlorence, SC | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,636 |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical CollegeConway, SC | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,702 |
| Midlands Technical CollegeWest Columbia, SC | Community college | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,196 |
| Technical College of the LowcountryBeaufort, SC | Community college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,300 |
| Trident Technical CollegeCharleston, SC | Community college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,836 |
Cities with the most programs: Greenville (2), Charleston (1), Rock Hill (1), Conway (1), West Columbia (1), Sumter (1), Florence (1), Beaufort (1).
What counts: legal support services, including paralegals and legal assistants.
Frequently asked questions
How many paralegal programs are in South Carolina?
9 schools in South Carolina awarded paralegal certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 3 certificate and 9 associate programs.
Which paralegal program in South Carolina has the highest earnings?
Trident Technical College in Charleston, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $41,894 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest paralegal school in South Carolina?
By yearly tuition and fees, Florence-Darlington Technical College in Florence charges $4,636 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
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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.