East Liverpool, Ohio has 22 accredited schools offering paralegal programs, with tuition ranging from $4,698 to $23,082 per year for indexed programs. East Liverpool has a population of about 9,869. Median household income is $37,262 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 7.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning paralegal-related role is Lawyer at a median $131,020 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Paralegal Schools to East Liverpool
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer paralegal programs near East Liverpool, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from East Liverpool 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 East Liverpool.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,388
Avg net price
$11,135/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 49%
- Programs offered: 18
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,388
Avg net price
$20,787/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 92
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
95%
Graduation rate
20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,909
Avg net price
$18,934/yr
TuitionIn‑state$13,450
Out‑of‑state$13,450
Key stats- Retention rate: 39%
- Programs offered: 13
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$32,568
Avg net price
$12,849/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 40%
- Programs offered: 12
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$50,417
Avg net price
$20,961/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 63%
- Programs offered: 19
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$35,006
Avg net price
$8,062/yr
TuitionIn‑state$6,006
Out‑of‑state$11,766
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,143
Avg net price
$22,576/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio paralegal page.
Paralegal Wages Near East Liverpool
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide) |
|---|
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $60,420 |
| Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant | $51,080 |
| Lawyer | $131,020 |
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.
East Liverpool at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 9,869 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $37,262 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 7.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other East Liverpool-Area Cities With Paralegal Programs
- Weirton, WV – 15.7 mi away (68,173 pop)
- New Castle, PA – 27.6 mi away (39,873 pop)
- Youngstown, OH – 32.5 mi away (372,039 pop)
- Pittsburgh, PA – 33.8 mi away (1,722,206 pop)
- Alliance, OH – 34.6 mi away (31,917 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited paralegal schools are near East Liverpool, OH?
Our directory has 22 accredited schools offering paralegal programs near East Liverpool. The closest is Eastern Gateway Community College in Steubenville, OH (18.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Herzing University-Akron (55.5 miles). 10 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying paralegal roles in Ohio?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying paralegal-related roles in Ohio are: Lawyer ($131,020), Paralegal and Legal Assistant ($60,420), Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant ($51,080). Wages for East Liverpool workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Weirton instead of East Liverpool?
Weirton, WV is 15.7 miles from East Liverpool 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 East Liverpool an affordable place to study paralegal?
East Liverpool’s median household income of $37,262 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in East Liverpool while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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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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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