Best Online Associate in Paralegal Studies in Texas

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An online associate in paralegal studies provides you with the knowledge base and educational requirements to pursue or advance your career as a paralegal. Whether looking to move up in the field, or seeking a career change, online college offers a convenient, affordable path to professional success.

Finding an associate in paralegal studies in Texas helps Texans find the most affordable programs at colleges and universities they and employers know and trust.

An online associate in paralegal studies prepares students to pursue careers working a paralegal. In one-to-two years of study, students cover all they need to know for paralegal practice, including legal ethics, court systems at all levels, pleadings and discovery, torts, evidence and investigation, and core aspects of the profession. Graduates emerge ready to work alongside lawyers in legal practices of all sizes.

Nationally, paralegals earn a median annual salary of $50,940, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Paralegals in Texas keep with the national trend, with 50% of those in the profession earning over $52,000. The growth rate for the paralegal field in Texas is 22.2%, much higher than the national average of 5% for all occupations.

For employment, paralegals must complete a paralegal degree or certificate program approved by the American Bar Association. Professional certification or licensure is not required beyond that, though it can be attractive to employers. Also, most paralegals hold bachelor’s degrees in related fields.

Find your online associate degree in paralegal studies in TX

Study confidently at a quality institution in Texas where you know you will receive training relevant to Texas laws and regulations, and with attention to current affairs in Texas. Finding an online degree at a regionally accredited college or university will help ensure not only the acceptance of your degree by hiring professionals, but it will enable you to pursue an advanced degree should you someday want to take your education to the next level.

Here’s our list of online associate’s degrees in paralegal studies offered by regionally accredited colleges and universities in Texas. Sort to find the best, most affordable, and best value online colleges for paralegal degrees.

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    1. Navarro College

      Corsicana, TX

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      Program Score

      99*

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      Total Enrollment 8,173 (19% fully online)
      Public or Private Public
      Number of Online Programs 19
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $4,452 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

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      #5 Texas Online Community CollegeAdult Student Friendly School
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      Degree Credits Needed Completion Time1
      AAS - Paralegal Studies: Criminal Justice 60 2 years
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    2. Central Texas College

      Killeen, TX

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      Program Score

      99*

      TX Relative Cost

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      Total Enrollment 16,719 (44% fully online)
      Public or Private Public
      Number of Online Programs 67
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $3,390 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      #1 Texas Online Community CollegeAdult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      First-Generation Student Friendly School
      Degree Credits Needed Completion Time1
      AAS - Paralegal/Legal Assistant 60 2 years
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    An institution’s program specfic score is calculated with seven data points: (1) its student-to-faculty ratio, (2) its number of degrees an institution awards in the program's field each year, (3) its the graduation rate, (4) its the retention rate, (5) its the percentage of online students, (6) its concentrated Influence (a measure of the academic importance of a school), and (7) its desirability (a measure of how many students chose to go to an institution).
     
    For each data point, we score schools based on where they fall in the percentile distribution for that data point. Because our scores are based on local data and not tied to irrelevant national data, they accurately reflect an institutions’s value to the Texas student. Institutions with missing data receive a zero for that data point.
     
    We weigh each data point and calculate an institution’s raw score. Then we create an adjusted raw score by combining a schools's score with a base score of 50. Finally, we score and rank institutions based on their adjusted score’s percentile rank.
     
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    We weren’t able to get all the data we needed for this institution. This score is based on the information they have reported.
     
    An institution’s program specfic score is calculated with seven data points: (1) its student-to-faculty ratio, (2) its number of degrees an institution awards in the program's field each year, (3) its the graduation rate, (4) its the retention rate, (5) its the percentage of online students, (6) its concentrated Influence (a measure of the academic importance of a school), and (7) its desirability (a measure of how many students chose to go to an institution).
     
    For each data point, we score schools based on where they fall in the percentile distribution for that data point. Because our scores are based on local data and not tied to irrelevant national data, they accurately reflect an institutions’s value to the Texas student. Institutions with missing data receive a zero for that data point.
     
    We weigh each data point and calculate an institution’s raw score. Then we create an adjusted raw score by combining a schools's score with a base score of 50. Finally, we score and rank institutions based on their adjusted score’s percentile rank.
     
    Check out our detailed methodology here.

    Focused on online colleges in TX, our relative cost score compares the average in-state tuitions of Texas schools. In general, Texas is slightly cheaper than the national average of $9,970 (according to The National Center for Education Statistics) for a degree at a public 4-year college or university. However, Texas is home to some of the most affordable colleges and universities in the US, and it’s most expensive schools are tens of thousands cheaper than the most expensive schools in the country.
     
    Check out our detailed methodology here.