Best Paralegal Studies Schools Near Queens, NY (2026)

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

Queens, New York has 5 accredited schools offering paralegal programs. Queens has a population of about 2,333,054. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning paralegal-related role is Lawyer at a median $208,880 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Paralegal Schools to Queens

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer paralegal programs near Queens, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Queens 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 Queens. 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

Plaza College

Forest Hills, NY 3.0 miles from Queens
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,519
Avg net price $19,860/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Monroe University

Bronx, NY 9.6 miles from Queens
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,236
Avg net price $14,522/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Touro University

New York, NY 9.9 miles from Queens
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,419
Avg net price $29,627/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

CUNY New York City College of Technology

Brooklyn, NY 10.6 miles from Queens
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,365
Avg net price $5,127/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Five Towns College

Dix Hills, NY 22.6 miles from Queens
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
30.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,887
Avg net price $22,992/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Marist University

Poughkeepsie, NY 67.5 miles from Queens
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
72.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 57%
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $77,819
Avg net price $41,544/yr
Tuition
In‑state$47,750
Out‑of‑state$47,750
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Bryant & Stratton College-Albany

Albany, NY 134.6 miles from Queens
  • 4 year
42.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,568
Avg net price $12,443/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North

Liverpool, NY 207.6 miles from Queens
  • 4 year
21.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,568
Avg net price $15,217/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Paralegal Wages Near Queens

Queens is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Paralegal and Legal Assistant$75,330New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$66,901
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$75,920New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$67,425
Lawyer$208,880New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$185,506

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.

Queens at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)112.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited paralegal schools are near Queens, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering paralegal programs near Queens. The closest is Plaza College in Forest Hills, NY (3.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is CUNY Bronx Community College (9.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying paralegal roles near Queens?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying paralegal-related roles near Queens are: Lawyer ($208,880), Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant ($75,920), Paralegal and Legal Assistant ($75,330). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Valley Stream instead of Queens?

Valley Stream, NY is 7.6 miles from Queens 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.

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 Queens

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

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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