Best Paralegal Studies Schools Near Plattsburgh, NY (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Plattsburgh, New York has 1 accredited school offering paralegal programs, with tuition ranging from $8,742 to $13,572 per year for indexed programs. Plattsburgh has a population of about 19,878. Median household income is $53,962 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning paralegal-related role is Lawyer at a median $207,860 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Paralegal Schools to Plattsburgh

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

#1

SUNY College of Technology at Canton

Canton, NY 85.3 miles from Plattsburgh BOC Score 47.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 92%
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,860
Avg net price $15,268/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,742
Out‑of‑state$13,572
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Bryant & Stratton College-Albany

Albany, NY 139.1 miles from Plattsburgh BOC Score 42.7
  • 4 year
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: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North

Liverpool, NY 174.5 miles from Plattsburgh BOC Score 21.1
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,568
Avg net price $15,217/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Marist University

Poughkeepsie, NY 206.8 miles from Plattsburgh BOC Score 72.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 35

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Bryant & Stratton College-Greece

Rochester, NY 233.5 miles from Plattsburgh BOC Score 38.7
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,568
Avg net price $11,503/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Monroe University

Bronx, NY 265.7 miles from Plattsburgh BOC Score 62.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,236
Avg net price $14,522/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Five Towns College

Dix Hills, NY 269.6 miles from Plattsburgh BOC Score 30.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,887
Avg net price $22,992/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Touro University

New York, NY 273.4 miles from Plattsburgh BOC Score 53.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,419
Avg net price $29,627/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Paralegal Wages Near Plattsburgh

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Paralegal and Legal Assistant$68,410
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$72,230
Lawyer$207,860

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.

Plattsburgh at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,878Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,962Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+38.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited paralegal schools are near Plattsburgh, NY?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering paralegal programs near Plattsburgh. The closest is SUNY College of Technology at Canton in Canton, NY (85.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is SUNY College of Technology at Canton (85.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying paralegal roles in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying paralegal-related roles in New York are: Lawyer ($207,860), Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant ($72,230), Paralegal and Legal Assistant ($68,410). Wages for Plattsburgh workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Burlington instead of Plattsburgh?

Burlington, VT is 18.1 miles from Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh an affordable place to study paralegal?

Plattsburgh’s median household income of $53,962 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Plattsburgh while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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 Plattsburgh

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

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.

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