Best Paralegal Studies Schools Near Henderson, KY (2026)

Henderson, Kentucky has 6 accredited schools offering paralegal programs, with tuition ranging from $4,728 to $27,000 per year for indexed programs. Henderson has a population of about 27,994. Median household income is $47,176 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kentucky, the top-earning paralegal-related role is Lawyer at a median $101,550 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Paralegal Schools to Henderson

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

#1

Madisonville Community College

Madisonville, KY 33.2 miles from Henderson BOC Score 55.9
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,733
Avg net price $5,406/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY 85.3 miles from Henderson BOC Score 52.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,889
Avg net price $10,990/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Sullivan University

Louisville, KY 107.0 miles from Henderson BOC Score 43.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,008
Avg net price $25,532/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Gateway Community and Technical College

Florence, KY 178.7 miles from Henderson BOC Score 55.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,147
Avg net price $5,725/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY 179.0 miles from Henderson BOC Score 52.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,795
Avg net price $11,040/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,320
Out‑of‑state$21,230
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 72

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

#6

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY 202.6 miles from Henderson BOC Score 47.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,036
Avg net price $14,107/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Paralegal Wages Near Henderson

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide)
Paralegal and Legal Assistant$59,830
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$39,300
Lawyer$101,550

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.


Henderson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,994Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,176Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited paralegal schools are near Henderson, KY?

Our directory has 6 accredited schools offering paralegal programs near Henderson. The closest is Madisonville Community College in Madisonville, KY (33.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (89.9 miles). 6 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying paralegal roles in Kentucky?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying paralegal-related roles in Kentucky are: Lawyer ($101,550), Paralegal and Legal Assistant ($59,830), Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant ($39,300). Wages for Henderson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Evansville instead of Henderson?

Evansville, IN is 10.5 miles from Henderson 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 Henderson an affordable place to study paralegal?

Henderson’s median household income of $47,176 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Henderson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kentucky 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 Henderson

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

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.