Paralegal Studies · Maryland
Paralegal Studies colleges in Maryland
CampusPin lists 29 U.S. colleges in Maryland that offer Paralegal Studies programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Paralegal Studies trains graduates to support attorneys with legal research, drafting, and case management, suiting detail-oriented students drawn to law without attending law school.
Schools in Maryland that offer Paralegal Studies
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,730
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,743
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,178
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
8,570
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,312
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,234
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$8,999
Acceptance
84%
Enrollment
6,327
Carroll Community College
Westminster, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,128
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,006
Cecil College
North East, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,370
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,369
Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,010
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,275
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,200
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
4,422
Community College of Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,380
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
13,195
Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$7,001
Acceptance
50%
Enrollment
2,047
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,772
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
4,116
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$10,220
Acceptance
84%
Enrollment
3,580
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,974
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,628
Hood College
Frederick, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$45,870
Acceptance
78%
Enrollment
2,071
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,080
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
6,779
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$55,480
Acceptance
76%
Enrollment
5,095
McDaniel College
Westminster, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$49,647
Acceptance
84%
Enrollment
2,869
Montgomery College
Rockville, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,400
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
13,519
Ner Israel Rabbinical College
Baltimore, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$14,400
Acceptance
79%
Enrollment
449
Prince George's Community College
Largo, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,914
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
8,049
SANS Technology Institute
North Bethesda, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$17,868
Acceptance
81%
Enrollment
1,723
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$10,638
Acceptance
89%
Enrollment
6,805
Stevenson University
Stevenson, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$39,708
Acceptance
83%
Enrollment
3,506
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$17,868
Acceptance
9%
Enrollment
4,467
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$9,772
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
3,085
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$8,898
Acceptance
90%
Enrollment
2,776
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$7,992
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
57,529
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$11,412
Acceptance
45%
Enrollment
7,000
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,744
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,047
Paralegal Studies programs in Maryland: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 29 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
29
Public / private
23 / 6
Universities / 2-year
15 / 14
Cities represented
20
In-state tuition range
$3,312–$55,480
Median in-state tuition
$7,001
Lowest published in-state tuition
Baltimore City Community College
$3,312
Most selective
United States Naval Academy
9% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Maryland Global Campus
57,529 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Paralegal Studies program
- Legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and primary sources
- Legal writing: memos, briefs, pleadings, and correspondence
- Civil litigation procedure and the stages of a lawsuit
- Substantive law: contracts, torts, property, and criminal law
- Legal ethics and the unauthorized-practice-of-law boundary
- Case management, document review, and e-discovery software
- Client interviewing, fact investigation, and evidence gathering
- Specialized practice areas such as litigation, corporate, real estate, or family law
Where a Paralegal Studies degree can lead
- Paralegals and legal assistants
- Litigation Paralegal
- Corporate Paralegal
- Legal Assistant
- Contract Administrator
- Compliance Specialist
Typical pay: BLS, 2024 paralegals and legal assistants median $61,010
A Paralegal Studies major covers legal research and writing, civil litigation and procedure, contract law, torts, legal ethics, and the use of case-management and e-discovery software. Programs are offered as both bachelor's degrees and shorter associate's or certificate tracks, and most include hands-on training in drafting pleadings, summarizing depositions, organizing case files, and interviewing clients under attorney supervision. Many bachelor's programs add concentrations such as litigation, corporate, real estate, or family law, and often require an internship at a law firm, court, corporate legal department, or government agency.
Paralegals (also called legal assistants) perform substantive legal work under the direction of a licensed attorney but cannot give legal advice or represent clients in court. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists an associate's degree as the typical entry-level education for the occupation, so a four-year Paralegal Studies degree is more than the minimum credential and can support advancement into senior or specialized paralegal roles; those who later decide to practice law independently must complete a separate law degree (JD) and pass a state bar exam.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 0.2% from 2024 to 2034, and the occupation had a 2024 median annual wage of $61,010.
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