Paralegal Schools in Machesney Park, IL

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare paralegal programs in Machesney Park, Illinois. Browse local listings and compare schedules, training formats, and total costs before contacting schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Paralegal Schools Near Machesney Park, IL

#1

Rasmussen University-Illinois

Rockford, IL 7.4 miles away BOC Score 45.8
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  • 6000 East State Street, 4th Floor Rockford, IL 61108-2513
  • (815) 316-4800
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 165
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College

Rockford, IL 7.7 miles away BOC Score 44.8
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  • 1130 South Alpine Road Suite 100 Rockford, IL 61108-3900
  • (815) 965-8616
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 26
  • Annual completions: 765
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

McHenry County College

Crystal Lake, IL 37.6 miles away BOC Score 58.3
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  • Programs offered: 53
  • Annual completions: 965
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Elgin Community College

Elgin, IL 43.4 miles away BOC Score 50.2
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  • Programs offered: 63
  • Annual completions: 2,748

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Waubonsee Community College

Sugar Grove, IL 49.1 miles away BOC Score 59.6
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  • Programs offered: 45
  • Annual completions: 1,275
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

College of Lake County

Grayslake, IL 51.8 miles away BOC Score 47.4
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  • In-state tuition: $4,788
  • Out-of-state tuition: $14,400
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 38%
  • Programs offered: 81
  • Annual completions: 4,091

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

William Rainey Harper College

Palatine, IL 52.7 miles away BOC Score 59.2
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  • Programs offered: 73
  • Annual completions: 2,528
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, WI 54.4 miles away BOC Score 59.1
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  • Programs offered: 120
  • Annual completions: 4,231
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Herzing University-Madison

Madison, WI 55.3 miles away BOC Score 35.8
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  • Programs offered: 21
  • Annual completions: 1,118
  • Online programs available

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#10

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL 60.9 miles away BOC Score 47.7
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  • Programs offered: 98
  • Annual completions: 3,152

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Illinois Paralegal Salary Snapshot

Illinois
Illinois Median Pay $63,670 $30.61 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

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