Best Paralegal Studies Schools Near Nogales, AZ (2026)

Nogales, Arizona has 2 accredited schools offering paralegal programs, with tuition ranging from $2,442 to $42,278 per year for indexed programs. Nogales has a population of about 19,753. Median household income is $40,745 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arizona, the top-earning paralegal-related role is Lawyer at a median $134,260 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Paralegal Schools to Nogales

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer paralegal programs near Nogales, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Nogales city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Nogales. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Pima Community College

Tucson, AZ 59.4 miles from Nogales BOC Score 53.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,810
Avg net price $3,405/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 101

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ 60.1 miles from Nogales BOC Score 69.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,979
Avg net price $16,674/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Rio Salado College

Tempe, AZ 154.1 miles from Nogales BOC Score 60.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,015
Avg net price $8,341/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Bryan University

Tempe, AZ 155.0 miles from Nogales BOC Score 44.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,283
Avg net price $20,834/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ 161.2 miles from Nogales BOC Score 52.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,870
Avg net price $12,055/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Crestpoint University

Phoenix, AZ 163.7 miles from Nogales BOC Score 34.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,269
Avg net price $15,670/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 30%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

GateWay Community College

Phoenix, AZ 171.5 miles from Nogales BOC Score 49.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,147
Avg net price $13,339/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Arizona Western College

Yuma, AZ 227.9 miles from Nogales BOC Score 51.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,857
Avg net price $8,983/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona paralegal page.


Paralegal Wages Near Nogales

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Arizona, statewide)
Paralegal and Legal Assistant$61,630
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$55,120
Lawyer$134,260

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Nogales at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,753Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$40,745Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited paralegal schools are near Nogales, AZ?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering paralegal programs near Nogales. The closest is Pima Community College in Tucson, AZ (59.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Arizona (60.1 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying paralegal roles in Arizona?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying paralegal-related roles in Arizona are: Lawyer ($134,260), Paralegal and Legal Assistant ($61,630), Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant ($55,120). Wages for Nogales workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sierra Vista instead of Nogales?

Sierra Vista, AZ is 39.0 miles from Nogales and has its own set of local paralegal programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Nogales an affordable place to study paralegal?

Nogales’s median household income of $40,745 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Nogales while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Nogales

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Nogales:

Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.