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Paralegal programs in Tennessee
7 schools in Tennessee offer paralegal programs (6 of them public), with 4 certificate and 6 associate programs between them.
All paralegal programs in Tennessee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville State Community CollegeNashville, TN | Community college | Associate degree | 20 | $47,787 | n/a | n/a | $4,876 |
| Chattanooga State Community CollegeChattanooga, TN | Community college | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,916 |
| Chattanooga State Community CollegeChattanooga, TN | Community college | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,916 |
| Nashville State Community CollegeNashville, TN | Community college | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,876 |
| Pellissippi State Community CollegeKnoxville, TN | Community college | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,930 |
| Roane State Community CollegeHarriman, TN | Community college | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,160 |
| South CollegeKnoxville, TN | For-profit 2-year college | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $19,360 |
| South CollegeKnoxville, TN | For-profit 2-year college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $19,360 |
| Southwest Tennessee Community CollegeMemphis, TN | Community college | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,217 |
| Walters State Community CollegeMorristown, TN | Community college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,896 |
Cities with the most programs: Knoxville (2), Nashville (1), Chattanooga (1), Harriman (1), Memphis (1), Morristown (1).
What counts: legal support services, including paralegals and legal assistants.
Frequently asked questions
How many paralegal programs are in Tennessee?
7 schools in Tennessee awarded paralegal certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 4 certificate and 6 associate programs.
Which paralegal program in Tennessee has the highest earnings?
Nashville State Community College in Nashville, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $47,787 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest paralegal school in Tennessee?
By yearly tuition and fees, Nashville State Community College in Nashville charges $4,876 (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.