by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 14 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Legal Assistant/Paralegal Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 568 associate degrees in legal assistant/paralegal during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The paralegal associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for legal assistant/paralegal students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Legal Assistant/Paralegal Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list to help you make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in legal assistant/paralegal.
Nassau Community College is a good choice for students interested in an associate degree in legal assistant/paralegal. Located in the suburb of Garden City, Nassau Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in legal assistant/paralegal from Nassau Community College
It's difficult to beat Community College of Allegheny County if you want to pursue an associate degree in legal assistant/paralegal. CCAC is a large public college located in the city of Pittsburgh.More information about a associate in legal assistant/paralegal from Community College of Allegheny County
It is difficult to beat Community College of Philadelphia if you wish to pursue an associate degree in legal assistant/paralegal. Community College of Philadelphia is a large public college located in the large city of Philadelphia.More information about a associate in legal assistant/paralegal from Community College of Philadelphia
Bryant & Stratton College - Online is a wonderful option for students pursuing an associate degree in legal assistant/paralegal. Located in the large suburb of Orchard Park, Bryant & Stratton College - Online is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in legal assistant/paralegal from Bryant & Stratton College - Online
HACC is a large public college located in the small city of Harrisburg.More information about a associate in legal assistant/paralegal from Harrisburg Area Community College
Located in the city of Long Island City, LaGuardia is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in legal assistant/paralegal from LaGuardia Community College
Located in the large suburb of Lincroft, Brookdale Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in legal assistant/paralegal from Brookdale Community College
Located in the large suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in legal assistant/paralegal from Suffolk County Community College
Located in the large city of Brooklyn, City Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in legal assistant/paralegal from New York City College of Technology
Located in the city of Buffalo, Erie Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in legal assistant/paralegal from Erie Community College
Explore the best legal assistant/paralegal colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 429 | 408 |
| Pennsylvania | 379 | 151 |
| New Jersey | 249 | 91 |
| Maryland | 221 | 104 |
| Delaware | 96 | 15 |
| District of Columbia | 46 | 2 |
Legal Assistant/Paralegal is one of 5 different types of Legal Support Services programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Court Reporting and Captioning | 28 |
| Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary | 3 |