Paralegal Schools in St. Petersburg, FL

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare paralegal programs in St. Petersburg, Florida. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Paralegal Schools Near St. Petersburg, FL

#1

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg, FL 2.4 miles away BOC Score 74.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 56
  • Annual completions: 2,563
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Hillsborough Community College

Tampa, FL 16.1 miles away BOC Score 61.2
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  • Programs offered: 98
  • Annual completions: 3,075
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Manatee Technical College

Bradenton, FL 21.1 miles away BOC Score 62.2
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  • Programs offered: 76
  • Annual completions: 1,271

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota

Bradenton, FL 24.9 miles away BOC Score 48.4
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  • Programs offered: 45
  • Annual completions: 380
  • Online programs available

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#5

Pasco-Hernando State College

New Port Richey, FL 31 miles away BOC Score 65.7
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  • Programs offered: 67
  • Annual completions: 1,097
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Traviss Technical College

Lakeland, FL 46.9 miles away BOC Score 73.3
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  • Programs offered: 37
  • Annual completions: 651

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#7

Valencia College

Orlando, FL 88.8 miles away BOC Score 46.8
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  • In-state tuition: $2,664
  • Out-of-state tuition: $9,576
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  • Graduation rate: 46%
  • Programs offered: 63
  • Annual completions: 5,277

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#8

Ana G. Mendez University

Orlando, FL 95.5 miles away
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  • Programs offered: 29
  • Annual completions: 1,260
  • Online programs available

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#9

Rasmussen University-Florida

Ocala, FL 97.3 miles away BOC Score 53.3
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  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 948
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Florida SouthWestern State College

Fort Myers, FL 98.2 miles away BOC Score 66.7
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  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 1,648
  • Online programs available

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Florida Paralegal Salary Snapshot

Florida
Florida Median Pay $61,000 $29.33 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $62,890 $30.24 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 23-2011 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • ABA-approved program status (employers often prefer this)
  • Legal research tools (Westlaw, LexisNexis) training
  • Substantive law areas (litigation, family, corporate, real estate)
  • Internship or externship in a law office
  • State regulations on paralegal practice and title use

Next Steps

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Career Overview

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