Paralegal Schools in Mount Prospect, IL

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare paralegal programs in Mount Prospect, 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 Mount Prospect, IL

#1

Oakton College

Des Plaines, IL 2.9 miles away BOC Score 57.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 76
  • Annual completions: 1,786
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

William Rainey Harper College

Palatine, IL 7 miles away BOC Score 59.2
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  • Programs offered: 73
  • Annual completions: 2,528
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

Chicago, IL 10.6 miles away BOC Score 59.5
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  • Programs offered: 17
  • Annual completions: 358
  • Online programs available

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#4

Triton College

River Grove, IL 11.5 miles away BOC Score 54.9
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  • Programs offered: 71
  • Annual completions: 1,558
  • Online programs available

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#5

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL 15.1 miles away BOC Score 66.2
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  • Programs offered: 26
  • Annual completions: 489
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL 16.8 miles away BOC Score 47.7
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  • Programs offered: 98
  • Annual completions: 3,152

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#7

Morton College

Cicero, IL 18.9 miles away BOC Score 49.6
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  • Programs offered: 40
  • Annual completions: 413

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#8

Elgin Community College

Elgin, IL 20 miles away BOC Score 50.2
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  • Programs offered: 63
  • Annual completions: 2,748

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#9

City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College

Chicago, IL 20.2 miles away BOC Score 39.8
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  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 160
  • Online programs available

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#10

College of Lake County

Grayslake, IL 20.4 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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  • Graduation rate: 38%
  • Programs offered: 81
  • Annual completions: 4,091

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

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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