by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in Georgia to determine which ones were the best for legal assistant/paralegal students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 147 associate degrees in legal assistant/paralegal during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The paralegal associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for legal assistant/paralegal students working on their associate degree.
The paralegal school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Legal Assistant/Paralegal Associate Degree Schools in Georgia.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for legal assistant/paralegal students seeking a an associate degree.
It's difficult to beat Clayton State University if you want to pursue an associate degree in legal assistant/paralegal. Clayton State University is a moderately-sized public university located in the large suburb of Morrow.More information about a associate in legal assistant/paralegal from Clayton State University
It's hard to beat Herzing University - Atlanta if you wish to pursue an associate degree in legal assistant/paralegal. Located in the city of Atlanta, Herzing University - Atlanta is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in legal assistant/paralegal from Herzing University - Atlanta
It's difficult to beat Gwinnett College - Lilburn if you want to pursue an associate degree in legal assistant/paralegal. Located in the suburb of Lilburn, Gwinnett College - Lilburn is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in legal assistant/paralegal from Gwinnett College - Lilburn
South University's online programs is a great option for individuals interested in an associate degree in legal assistant/paralegal. South University's online programs is a medium-sized private for-profit university located in the midsize city of Savannah.More information about a associate in legal assistant/paralegal from South University’s online programs
Explore all the Best Legal Assistant/Paralegal Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 272 | 74 |
| Florida | 232 | 527 |
| North Carolina | 231 | 160 |
| West Virginia | 180 | 73 |
| Tennessee | 170 | 72 |
| Arkansas | 161 | 24 |
| Virginia | 158 | 205 |
| Kentucky | 129 | 11 |
| Louisiana | 124 | 42 |
| Alabama | 109 | 27 |
| South Carolina | 105 | 137 |
Legal Assistant/Paralegal is one of 5 different types of Legal Support Services programs to choose from.
