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2026 Best Legal Assistant/Paralegal Schools in the New England Region

1 Colleges in the United States
317 Legal Assistant/Paralegal Degrees Awarded
$47,780 Avg Early-Career Salary

Legal Assistant/Paralegal degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 25 schools to find the best for legal assistant/paralegal students.

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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the legal assistant/paralegal degrees they offer, see the list below.

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Suffolk University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in legal assistant/paralegal. Set in the city of Boston, Suffolk University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Suffolk University graduates 61% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 legal assistant/paralegal students who graduated with this degree at Suffolk University in the most recent data year. Legal Assistant/paralegal graduates of Suffolk University earn a median of $57,261 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,670 to complete this degree. Read more about the legal assistant/paralegal program at Suffolk University

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University Of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

University Of Hartford is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in legal assistant/paralegal, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 legal assistant/paralegal degrees were awarded at University Of Hartford in the most recent year. Legal Assistant/paralegal graduates of University Of Hartford earn a median of $51,123 early in their careers. University Of Hartford graduates carry a median of $25,648 in student loans. See the full legal assistant/paralegal program report for University Of Hartford

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A rank of #3 makes Roger Williams University one of the top schools for legal assistant/paralegal. Roger Williams University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bristol. About 69% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 26 legal assistant/paralegal students who graduated with this degree at Roger Williams University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the legal assistant/paralegal program make about $51,445 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,491 to complete this degree. Read more about the legal assistant/paralegal program at Roger Williams University

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University Of New Haven
West Haven, CT

A rank of #4 makes University Of New Haven one of the top schools for legal assistant/paralegal. Located in the suburb of West Haven, University Of New Haven is a large private not-for-profit university. About 63% of students finish within six years. About 13 legal assistant/paralegal degrees were awarded at University Of New Haven in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, legal assistant/paralegal degree recipients from University Of New Haven generally make around $49,615. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full legal assistant/paralegal program report for University Of New Haven

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A rank of #5 makes Community College Of Rhode Island one of the top schools for legal assistant/paralegal. This large public university is located in the city of Warwick. About 26 legal assistant/paralegal degrees were awarded at Community College Of Rhode Island in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, legal assistant/paralegal degree recipients from Community College Of Rhode Island generally make around $39,680. Typical student debt for the program is $13,940. See the full legal assistant/paralegal program report for Community College Of Rhode Island

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Capital Community College earned the #6 position for legal assistant/paralegal this year. Located in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public university. Capital Community College awarded about 43 legal assistant/paralegal degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their legal assistant/paralegal degree from Capital Community College earn around $43,086 in the first couple years of their career. Capital Community College graduates carry a median of $12,059 in student loans. More information about a degree in legal assistant/paralegal from Capital Community College

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Bunker Hill Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best legal assistant/paralegal schools. Set in the city of Boston, Bunker Hill Community College is a large public institution. Bunker Hill Community College awarded about 16 legal assistant/paralegal degrees in the most recent data year. Legal Assistant/paralegal graduates of Bunker Hill Community College earn a median of $51,782 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,893 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in legal assistant/paralegal from Bunker Hill Community College

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Husson University
Bangor, ME

Husson University placed #8 among the best legal assistant/paralegal schools. Set in the city of Bangor, Husson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. About 36 legal assistant/paralegal degrees were awarded at Husson University in the most recent year. Graduates of the legal assistant/paralegal program make about $52,868 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,735 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in legal assistant/paralegal from Husson University

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Mount Wachusett Community College earned the #9 position for legal assistant/paralegal this year. Mount Wachusett Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Gardner. There were roughly 23 legal assistant/paralegal students who graduated with this degree at Mount Wachusett Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, legal assistant/paralegal degree recipients from Mount Wachusett Community College generally make around $43,883. Mount Wachusett Community College graduates carry a median of $11,497 in student loans. Get the full legal assistant/paralegal details for Mount Wachusett Community College

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Middlesex Community College Bedford placed #10 among the best legal assistant/paralegal schools. Middlesex Community College Bedford is a large public school located in the suburb of Bedford. About 22 legal assistant/paralegal degrees were awarded at Middlesex Community College Bedford in the most recent year. Graduates of the legal assistant/paralegal program make about $48,427 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,602 to complete this degree. Read more about the legal assistant/paralegal program at Middlesex Community College Bedford

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Post University
Waterbury, CT

Post University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best legal assistant/paralegal schools. This very large private for-profit university is located in the city of Waterbury. About 24% of students finish within six years. About 80 legal assistant/paralegal degrees were awarded at Post University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, legal assistant/paralegal degree recipients from Post University generally make around $36,412. Students borrow a median of $27,523 to complete this degree. Get the full legal assistant/paralegal details for Post University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 25 schools evaluated.

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