Best Paralegal Studies Schools Near Statesboro, GA (2026)

Statesboro, Georgia has 7 accredited schools offering paralegal programs, with tuition ranging from $3,268 to $18,145 per year for indexed programs. Statesboro has a population of about 33,705. Median household income is $42,884 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning paralegal-related role is Lawyer at a median $134,830 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Paralegal Schools to Statesboro

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

#1

Savannah Technical College

Savannah, GA 48.0 miles from Statesboro BOC Score 48.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,018
Avg net price $6,114/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 109

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

South University-Savannah Online

Savannah, GA 49.5 miles from Statesboro BOC Score 16.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,421
Avg net price $28,049/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 29%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Augusta Technical College

Augusta, GA 69.7 miles from Statesboro BOC Score 45.4
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,523
Avg net price $10,485/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 97

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Coastal Pines Technical College

Waycross, GA 91.8 miles from Statesboro BOC Score 53.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,214
Avg net price $-126/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, GA 95.3 miles from Statesboro BOC Score 34.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,257
Avg net price $16,923/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, GA 111.0 miles from Statesboro BOC Score 46.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,848
Avg net price $7,052/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 122

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Athens Technical College

Athens, GA 140.3 miles from Statesboro BOC Score 54.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,951
Avg net price $6,949/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 87

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA 141.4 miles from Statesboro BOC Score 49.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 72%
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,361
Avg net price $10,945/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,124
Out‑of‑state$17,836
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Paralegal Wages Near Statesboro

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Paralegal and Legal Assistant$62,400
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$48,460
Lawyer$134,830

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.


Statesboro at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population33,705Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$42,884Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+30.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited paralegal schools are near Statesboro, GA?

Our directory has 7 accredited schools offering paralegal programs near Statesboro. The closest is Savannah Technical College in Savannah, GA (48.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Georgia Military College (95.2 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying paralegal roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying paralegal-related roles in Georgia are: Lawyer ($134,830), Paralegal and Legal Assistant ($62,400), Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant ($48,460). Wages for Statesboro workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Pooler instead of Statesboro?

Pooler, GA is 38.3 miles from Statesboro 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 Statesboro an affordable place to study paralegal?

Statesboro’s median household income of $42,884 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Statesboro while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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 Statesboro

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

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 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.