Best Paralegal Programs in Virginia (2026)

Quick answer: Paralegals in Virginia earn a median of $63,990 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). This page lists accredited paralegal schools in Virginia with local wage data and median graduate earnings for each school.

Paralegal training in Virginia prepares students for entry-level work across the wider Virginia labor market. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $63,990 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Virginia Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$63,990BLS OEWS, May 2025
Virginia pay range (10th to 90th percentile)$47,860 to $100,550BLS OEWS, May 2025
Top-paying Virginia metro for this fieldRichmond, VA, $62,940BLS OEWS, May 2025
National job outlook (2024 to 2034)+0.2% growth, about 39,300 openings per yearBLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034
State employment10,250 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
Virginia location quotient0.99BLS OEWS, May 2025

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What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Programs. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Virginia figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.

How we rank schools – graduation rate, graduate earnings, cost and retention. Advertising plays no part.

This page lists 12 schools within 110 miles, closest group first, then ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top. 12 of them carry a score.

Location / proximity to this page
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Graduation rate how often students finish
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry whether it paid off
25%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid; lower ranks higher
20%
Retention rate how many come back for year two
15%
Fully online availability whether you can study while working
10%

Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal about the institution rather than about this subject. Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from this ranking and never change it. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA 66.5 miles away BOC Score 76.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 40
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $84,260 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

Germanna Community College

Locust Grove, VA 85.8 miles away BOC Score 61.1
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  • Completion rate: 41.6% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 44
  • Annual completions: 761
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $51,929 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Meredith College

Raleigh, NC 102.2 miles away BOC Score 59.6
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  • Completion rate: 67.5% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 84
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $54,650 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

Vance-Granville Community College

Henderson, NC 67.6 miles away BOC Score 57.2
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  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 624
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $47,633 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

Patrick & Henry Community College

Martinsville, VA 74.8 miles away BOC Score 56.2
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  • Completion rate: 43.3% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 341
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $44,016 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Brightpoint Community College

Chester, VA 70.8 miles away BOC Score 54.3
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  • Completion rate: 38.5% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 706
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $50,344 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

Virginia Western Community College

Roanoke, VA 70.5 miles away BOC Score 54.1
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  • Completion rate: 40.3% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 47
  • Annual completions: 1129
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $48,004 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

New River Community College

Dublin, VA 110.3 miles away BOC Score 53.9
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  • Completion rate: 47.0% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 865
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $49,197 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Richmond, VA 71.4 miles away BOC Score 52.7
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  • Completion rate: 31.1% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 36
  • Annual completions: 793
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $54,140 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#10

Durham Technical Community College

Durham, NC 90.5 miles away BOC Score 49.8
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  • Completion rate: 39.8% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 39
  • Annual completions: 578
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $57,868 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#11

American National University

Salem, VA 73.2 miles away BOC Score 36.2
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  • Completion rate: 30.6% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 228
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $35,696 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#12

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA 27.2 miles away BOC Score 35.5
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  • Completion rate: 64.4% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 28
  • Annual completions: 4191
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $57,700 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

Paralegal Pay and Job Outlook

Annual Wage by Percentile, United States - Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Paralegals and Legal Assistants annual wage percentiles, BLS OEWS May 2025P10 $44740, P25 $50340, P50 $62890, P75 $80080, P90 $101500.10th$44,74025th$50,34050th (median)$62,89075th$80,08090th$101,500
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
Paralegals and Legal Assistants annual wage percentiles
PercentileAnnual wage
10th$44,740
25th$50,340
50th (median)$62,890
75th$80,080
90th$101,500
Projected employment growth, United States, Paralegals and Legal Assistants, 2024-2034
Paralegals and Legal Assistants employment 2024 vs 2034 projection, BLS Employment Projections2024 employment 376200; 2034 projected employment 376800; percent change +0.2%.2024376,200 jobs2034 (proj.)376,800 jobsChange: +0.2%
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034
Paralegals and Legal Assistants employment projection 2024 to 2034
YearEmployment
2024376,200
2034 projected376,800
Percent change+0.2%


Frequently Asked Questions

How long does paralegal training take in Virginia?

Paralegal certificate programs in Virginia typically take 6 to 12 months of full-time study, while associate degree programs generally run about 2 years. Actual completion time depends on schedule (full-time vs. part-time) and any prerequisite coursework.

How much do paralegals earn in Virginia?

According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), paralegals in Virginia earned a median annual wage of approximately $63,990. Pay varies with experience, certification, and employer; the 10th to 90th percentile range was approximately $47,860 to $100,550 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

How many paralegal schools are in Virginia?

The schools listed above are within about 800 miles of Programs. Compare them by tuition, program length, and the credential each one awards.


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Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)