Paralegal Schools in Bristol, TN

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare paralegal programs in Bristol, Tennessee. 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 Bristol, TN

#1

Mountain Empire Community College

Big Stone Gap, VA 36.5 miles away BOC Score 49.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 616
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Southwest Virginia Community College

Cedar Bluff, VA 44.5 miles away BOC Score 48.9
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  • 369 College Road US Rt. 19, 6 Miles S. Claypool Hill Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
  • (276) 964-2555
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 44
  • Annual completions: 466
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Walters State Community College

Morristown, TN 62.9 miles away BOC Score 52.5
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  • 500 South Davy Crockett Parkway Morristown, TN 37813-6899
  • (423) 585-2600
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 23
  • Annual completions: 828
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

Hudson, NC 63.4 miles away BOC Score 46.9
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  • Programs offered: 40
  • Annual completions: 610
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Western Piedmont Community College

Morganton, NC 64.7 miles away BOC Score 58.4
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  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 275
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Wytheville Community College

Wytheville, VA 69 miles away BOC Score 54.3
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  • Programs offered: 37
  • Annual completions: 621
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Surry Community College

Dobson, NC 84.1 miles away BOC Score 57.7
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  • Programs offered: 38
  • Annual completions: 593
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Mitchell Community College

Statesville, NC 91 miles away BOC Score 50.2
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  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 538
  • Online programs available

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#9

New River Community College

Dublin, VA 92.6 miles away BOC Score 53.9
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  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 865
  • Online programs available

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#10

Pellissippi State Community College

Knoxville, TN 95.3 miles away BOC Score 54.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 29
  • Annual completions: 465
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Tennessee Paralegal Salary Snapshot

Tennessee
Tennessee Median Pay $58,820 $28.28 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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