Best Paralegal Studies Schools Near Winona, MN (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Winona, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering paralegal programs, with tuition ranging from $6,679 to $18,552 per year for indexed programs. Winona has a population of about 25,998. Median household income is $56,163 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Minnesota, the top-earning paralegal-related role is Lawyer at a median $155,140 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Paralegal Schools to Winona

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer paralegal programs near Winona, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Winona 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 Winona. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Inver Hills Community College

Inver Grove Heights, MN 87.0 miles from Winona
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
50.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,898
Avg net price $11,636/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,146
Out‑of‑state$6,146
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Hamline University

Saint Paul, MN 97.1 miles from Winona
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
66.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,106
Avg net price $20,744/yr
Tuition
In‑state$50,004
Out‑of‑state$50,004
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

North Hennepin Community College

Brooklyn Park, MN 111.2 miles from Winona
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,142
Avg net price $12,186/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Bethany Lutheran College

Mankato, MN 115.5 miles from Winona
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
39.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 39%
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,110
Avg net price $20,148/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,360
Out‑of‑state$31,360
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Anoka Technical College

Anoka, MN 117.7 miles from Winona
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,746
Avg net price $16,953/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Rasmussen University-Minnesota

St. Cloud, MN 161.8 miles from Winona
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,080
Avg net price $17,962/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Ridgewater College

Willmar, MN 183.5 miles from Winona
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,827
Avg net price $10,046/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Lake Superior College

Duluth, MN 190.3 miles from Winona
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
61.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,449
Avg net price $15,492/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,785
Out‑of‑state$5,785
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Paralegal Wages Near Winona

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide)
Paralegal and Legal Assistant$75,570
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$63,180
Lawyer$155,140

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.

Winona at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,998Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,163Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+34.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited paralegal schools are near Winona, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering paralegal programs near Winona. The closest is Western Technical College in La Crosse, WI (26.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Dakota County Technical College (84.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying paralegal roles in Minnesota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying paralegal-related roles in Minnesota are: Lawyer ($155,140), Paralegal and Legal Assistant ($75,570), Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant ($63,180). Wages for Winona workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in La Crosse instead of Winona?

La Crosse, WI is 27.0 miles from Winona 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 Winona an affordable place to study paralegal?

Winona’s median household income of $56,163 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Winona while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota 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 Winona

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

Data verified: August 31, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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