Paralegal Schools in Elizabeth, NJ

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare paralegal programs in Elizabeth, New Jersey. 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 Elizabeth, NJ

#1

Essex County College

Newark, NJ 5.1 miles away BOC Score 43.1
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $5,415
  • Out-of-state tuition: $9,523
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 20%
  • Programs offered: 29
  • Annual completions: 449
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

UCNJ Union College of Union County, New Jersey

Cranford, NJ 6.6 miles away BOC Score 58.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 506
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Hudson County Community College

Jersey City, NJ 8.1 miles away BOC Score 38.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 438
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

CUNY New York City College of Technology

Brooklyn, NY 10.9 miles away BOC Score 44.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43
  • Annual completions: 1,177
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Touro University

New York, NY 12.7 miles away BOC Score 53.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 19
  • Annual completions: 438
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ 13.8 miles away BOC Score 73.2
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  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 467
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Middlesex College

Edison, NJ 14.4 miles away BOC Score 60.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 297

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

CUNY LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City, NY 14.4 miles away BOC Score 61.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 884
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

CUNY Hostos Community College

Bronx, NY 17.4 miles away BOC Score 56.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 20
  • Annual completions: 320
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Plaza College

Forest Hills, NY 19.2 miles away BOC Score 49.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 274
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

New Jersey Paralegal Salary Snapshot

New Jersey
New Jersey Median Pay $71,500 $34.38 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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