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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Legal Assistant/Paralegal

475 Colleges in the United States
4,969 Associate Degrees
Ranked #29 in popularity, legal assistant/paralegal is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 475 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the most popular for legal assistant/paralegal students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 4,969 associate degrees in legal assistant/paralegal to qualified students.

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Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Legal Assistant/Paralegal Your choice of school for getting your associate degree in paralegal matters. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Legal Assistant/Paralegal ranking.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for legal assistant/paralegal, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for legal assistant/paralegal.


 

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in legal assistant/paralegal. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Paralegal Students Working on Their Associate

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85 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AZ
#5 Best Quality In AZ

National Paralegal College is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in legal assistant/paralegal. Located in the large city of Phoenix, National Paralegal College is a private for-profit college with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for associate degrees in legal assistant/paralegal in Arizona.

There were about 85 legal assistant/paralegal individuals who graduated with this degree at National Paralegal College in the most recent data year.

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El Centro College
Dallas, TX
82 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
#1 Best Quality In TX

El Centro College is a popular choice for students pursuing an associate degree in legal assistant/paralegal. El Centro College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Dallas. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in legal assistant/paralegal in Texas.

There were roughly 82 legal assistant/paralegal students who graduated with this degree at El Centro College in the most recent year we have data available.

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82 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NY
#6 Best Quality In NY

Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in legal assistant/paralegal has to check out Bryant & Stratton College - Online. Located in the large suburb of Orchard Park, Bryant & Stratton College - Online is a private for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for associate degrees in legal assistant/paralegal in New York.

There were about 82 legal assistant/paralegal individuals who graduated with this degree at Bryant & Stratton College - Online in the most recent year we have data available.

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
73 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In IN
#1 Best Quality In IN

Ivy Tech Community College is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in legal assistant/paralegal. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in legal assistant/paralegal in Indiana.

There were about 73 legal assistant/paralegal students who graduated with this degree at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent data year.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
73 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#3 Best Quality In VA

Liberty University is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in legal assistant/paralegal. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for associate degrees in legal assistant/paralegal in Virginia.

There were approximately 73 legal assistant/paralegal individuals who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year.

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65 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#4 Best Quality In FL

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Fort Lauderdale. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for associate degrees in legal assistant/paralegal in Florida.

There were approximately 65 legal assistant/paralegal students who graduated with this degree at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale in the most recent year we have data available.

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60 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In AZ
#6 Best Quality In AZ

Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, Bryan University is a private for-profit university with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for associate degrees in legal assistant/paralegal in Arizona.

There were approximately 60 legal assistant/paralegal individuals who graduated with this degree at Bryan University in the most recent data year.

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52 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OR
#1 Best Quality In OR

Located in the city of Portland, Portland Community College is a public college with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in legal assistant/paralegal in Oregon.

There were approximately 52 legal assistant/paralegal individuals who graduated with this degree at Portland Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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50 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OH
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the small city of Steubenville, Eastern Gateway Community College is a public college with a very large student population.

There were about 50 legal assistant/paralegal students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Gateway Community College in the most recent data year.

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Valencia College
Orlando, FL
48 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In FL
#3 Best Quality In FL

Located in the large city of Orlando, Valencia College is a public college with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for associate degrees in legal assistant/paralegal in Florida.

There were approximately 48 legal assistant/paralegal individuals who graduated with this degree at Valencia College in the most recent year we have data available.

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45 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In FL
#6 Best Quality In FL

Located in the large city of Miami, MDC is a public college with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #6 in quality for associate degrees in legal assistant/paralegal in Florida.

There were about 45 legal assistant/paralegal students who graduated with this degree at MDC in the most recent data year.

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45 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In WV
#1 Best Quality In WV

Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in legal assistant/paralegal in West Virginia.

There were approximately 45 legal assistant/paralegal students who graduated with this degree at American Military University in the most recent data year.

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Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
43 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In FL
#1 Best Quality In FL

BC is a very large public college located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in legal assistant/paralegal in Florida.

There were about 43 legal assistant/paralegal students who graduated with this degree at BC in the most recent data year.

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42 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public college with a very large student population.

There were roughly 42 legal assistant/paralegal students who graduated with this degree at Mt. SAC in the most recent data year.

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41 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In TX
#3 Best Quality In TX

Located in the large city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public college with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for associate degrees in legal assistant/paralegal in Texas.

There were roughly 41 legal assistant/paralegal students who graduated with this degree at Houston Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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38 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In FL
#5 Best Quality In FL

Located in the small city of Sanford, Seminole State is a public college with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for associate degrees in legal assistant/paralegal in Florida.

There were approximately 38 legal assistant/paralegal students who graduated with this degree at Seminole State in the most recent data year.

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38 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NY
#5 Best Quality In NY

Located in the large city of Buffalo, Erie Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for associate degrees in legal assistant/paralegal in New York.

There were approximately 38 legal assistant/paralegal students who graduated with this degree at Erie Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ
37 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In AZ
#1 Best Quality In AZ

Located in the city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in legal assistant/paralegal in Arizona.

There were approximately 37 legal assistant/paralegal students who graduated with this degree at Phoenix College in the most recent data year.

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36 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of San Diego, San Diego Miramar College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 36 legal assistant/paralegal individuals who graduated with this degree at San Diego Miramar College in the most recent data year.

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American River College
Sacramento, CA
36 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
#2 Best Quality In CA

American River is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Sacramento. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for associate degrees in legal assistant/paralegal in California.

There were approximately 36 legal assistant/paralegal individuals who graduated with this degree at American River in the most recent year we have data available.

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35 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In FL
#7 Best Quality In FL

HCC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Tampa. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #7 in quality for associate degrees in legal assistant/paralegal in Florida.

There were about 35 legal assistant/paralegal individuals who graduated with this degree at HCC in the most recent year we have data available.

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35 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In FL
#9 Best Quality In FL

Rasmussen University - Florida is a medium-sized private for-profit university located in the city of Ocala. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #9 in quality for associate degrees in legal assistant/paralegal in Florida.

There were roughly 35 legal assistant/paralegal students who graduated with this degree at Rasmussen University - Florida in the most recent data year.

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35 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In TX
#14 Best Quality In TX

Located in the city of Houston, Center for Advanced Legal Studies is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

There were about 35 legal assistant/paralegal individuals who graduated with this degree at Center for Advanced Legal Studies in the most recent year we have data available.

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34 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Fresno City College is a very large public college located in the large city of Fresno.

There were roughly 34 legal assistant/paralegal individuals who graduated with this degree at Fresno City College in the most recent year we have data available.

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34 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In TX
#4 Best Quality In TX

Tarrant County College is a very large public college located in the city of Fort Worth. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for associate degrees in legal assistant/paralegal in Texas.

There were approximately 34 legal assistant/paralegal individuals who graduated with this degree at Tarrant County College in the most recent data year.

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Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA
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Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA
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Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY
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MacCormac College
Chicago, IL

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX
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De Anza College
Cupertino, CA
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LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY
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College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA
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Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA
46
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Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA
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Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC

Remaining Award Winners

This section represents the remainder of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Legal Assistant/Paralegal badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 475 different United States legal assistant/paralegal schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
50 College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV
50 Midlands Technical College West Columbia, SC
53 Front Range Community College Westminster, CO
53 San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX
53 Suffolk County Community College Selden, NY
53 Oakland Community College Bloomfield Hills, MI
57 Baton Rouge Community College Baton Rouge, LA
57 Rasmussen University - Minnesota St. Cloud, MN
57 Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC
57 Merritt College Oakland, CA
57 Southwestern Illinois College Belleville, IL
57 Rose State College Midwest City, OK
57 Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA
57 Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT
57 Montgomery College Rockville, MD
66 Fremont College Cerritos, CA
66 St Petersburg College Clearwater, FL
66 Evergreen Valley College San Jose, CA
66 Kapiolani Community College Honolulu, HI
66 Inver Hills Community College Inver Grove Heights, MN
66 Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga, TN
66 Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, MD
66 Florida SouthWestern State College Fort Myers, FL

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Legal Assistant/Paralegal award.

Rank College Location
74 Pasco-Hernando State College New Port Richey, FL
74 Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI
74 Alvin Community College Alvin, TX
74 Trident Technical College Charleston, SC
74 Metropolitan Community College Omaha, NE
74 Edmonds Community College Lynnwood, WA
80 Tallahassee Community College Tallahassee, FL
80 Gadsden State Community College Gadsden, AL
80 Columbus State Community College Columbus, OH
80 Rio Salado College Tempe, AZ
80 City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College Chicago, IL
80 Georgia Military College Milledgeville, GA
80 Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI
80 SUNY Westchester Community College Valhalla, NY
80 Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA
89 Delaware Technical Community College - Terry Dover, DE
89 Manchester Community College Manchester, CT
89 Northampton County Area Community College Bethlehem, PA
89 Collin County Community College District McKinney, TX
89 Northwest Career College Las Vegas, NV
89 Pima Community College Tucson, AZ
89 Fullerton College Fullerton, CA
89 Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV
89 South Puget Sound Community College Olympia, WA
89 Pellissippi State Community College Knoxville, TN
89 MTI College Sacramento, CA
89 Community College of Baltimore County Baltimore, MD
89 Roosevelt University Chicago, IL

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