Paralegal Schools in Hackensack, NJ

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare paralegal programs in Hackensack, New Jersey. Use this page to compare local programs, review typical training formats, and find nearby schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Paralegal Schools Near Hackensack, NJ

#1

Bergen Community College

Paramus, NJ 4.8 miles away BOC Score 63.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 323
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

CUNY Bronx Community College

Bronx, NY 7.4 miles away BOC Score 54.4
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  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 489
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Monroe University

Bronx, NY 7.8 miles away BOC Score 62.7
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  • Programs offered: 22
  • Annual completions: 1,190
  • Online programs available

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#4

CUNY Hostos Community College

Bronx, NY 7.9 miles away BOC Score 56.5
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  • Programs offered: 20
  • Annual completions: 320
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ 8.1 miles away BOC Score 73.2
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  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 467
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Touro University

New York, NY 9.7 miles away BOC Score 53.4
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  • Programs offered: 19
  • Annual completions: 438
  • Online programs available

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#7

Hudson County Community College

Jersey City, NJ 11 miles away BOC Score 38.8
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  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 438
  • Online programs available

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#8

CUNY LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City, NY 11.5 miles away BOC Score 61.5
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  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 884
  • Online programs available

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#9

Essex County College

Newark, NJ 12.5 miles away BOC Score 43.1
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  • In-state tuition: $5,415
  • Out-of-state tuition: $9,523
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  • Graduation rate: 20%
  • Programs offered: 29
  • Annual completions: 449
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

CUNY New York City College of Technology

Brooklyn, NY 13.7 miles away BOC Score 44.4
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  • Programs offered: 43
  • Annual completions: 1,177
  • Online programs available

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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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