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Paralegal programs in Washington
11 schools in Washington offer paralegal programs (11 of them public), with 10 certificate and 10 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $55,859 a year after finishing, compared with $47,938 nationally.
All paralegal programs in Washington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma Community CollegeTacoma, WA | Community college | Certificate | 8 | $55,859 | n/a | n/a | $5,670 |
| Edmonds CollegeLynnwood, WA | Community college | Certificate | 24 | n/a | $68,719 | n/a | $4,953 |
| Tacoma Community CollegeTacoma, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 11 | n/a | $53,304 | n/a | $5,670 |
| Edmonds CollegeLynnwood, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 21 | n/a | $53,288 | n/a | $4,953 |
| South Puget Sound Community CollegeOlympia, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | $45,368 | n/a | $5,415 |
| Everett Community CollegeEverett, WA | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,935 |
| Green River CollegeAuburn, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,172 |
| Highline CollegeDes Moines, WA | Community college | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,935 |
| Highline CollegeDes Moines, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,935 |
| Peninsula CollegePort Angeles, WA | Public technical school | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,005 |
| Peninsula CollegePort Angeles, WA | Public technical school | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,005 |
| Renton Technical CollegeRenton, WA | Public technical school | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,015 |
| Renton Technical CollegeRenton, WA | Public technical school | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,015 |
| South Puget Sound Community CollegeOlympia, WA | Community college | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,415 |
| Spokane Community CollegeSpokane, WA | Community college | Certificate | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,625 |
| Spokane Community CollegeSpokane, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,625 |
| Whatcom Community CollegeBellingham, WA | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,460 |
| Whatcom Community CollegeBellingham, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,460 |
| Yakima Valley CollegeYakima, WA | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,528 |
| Yakima Valley CollegeYakima, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,528 |
Cities with the most programs: Tacoma (1), Lynnwood (1), Olympia (1), Everett (1), Auburn (1), Des Moines (1), Port Angeles (1), Renton (1), Spokane (1), Bellingham (1), Yakima (1).
What counts: legal support services, including paralegals and legal assistants.
Frequently asked questions
How many paralegal programs are in Washington?
11 schools in Washington awarded paralegal certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 10 certificate and 10 associate programs.
Which paralegal program in Washington has the highest earnings?
Tacoma Community College in Tacoma, where certificate graduates earned a median of $55,859 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest paralegal school in Washington?
By yearly tuition and fees, Everett Community College in Everett charges $4,935 (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 Washington?
The typical certificate program in Washington reported median earnings of $55,859 one year after graduation and $68,719 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.