Best Paralegal Studies Schools Near Findlay, OH (2026)

Findlay, Ohio has 21 accredited schools offering paralegal programs, with tuition ranging from $4,499 to $34,790 per year for indexed programs. Findlay has a population of about 40,280. Median household income is $57,344 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.8% 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 Findlay

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

#1

Tiffin University

Tiffin, OH 24.1 miles from Findlay BOC Score 29.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,942
Avg net price $26,500/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

James A. Rhodes State College

Lima, OH 32.3 miles from Findlay BOC Score 60.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,855
Avg net price $8,757/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Northwestern Ohio

Lima, OH 33.1 miles from Findlay BOC Score 63.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,968
Avg net price $21,807/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,875
Out‑of‑state$13,875
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH 42.6 miles from Findlay BOC Score 52.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,632
Avg net price $17,249/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Edison State Community College

Piqua, OH 68.4 miles from Findlay BOC Score 63.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,360
Avg net price $7,142/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Clark State College

Springfield, OH 79.8 miles from Findlay BOC Score 46.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,584
Avg net price $12,135/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Columbus State Community College

Columbus, OH 81.8 miles from Findlay BOC Score 56.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,435
Avg net price $8,400/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Capital University

Columbus, OH 83.9 miles from Findlay BOC Score 45.2
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,143
Avg net price $22,576/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Paralegal Wages Near Findlay

OccupationMedian 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.


Findlay at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population40,280Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,344Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited paralegal schools are near Findlay, OH?

Our directory has 21 accredited schools offering paralegal programs near Findlay. The closest is Tiffin University in Tiffin, OH (24.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Edison State Community College (68.4 miles). 9 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 Findlay workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Bowling Green instead of Findlay?

Bowling Green, OH is 22.9 miles from Findlay 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 Findlay an affordable place to study paralegal?

Findlay’s median household income of $57,344 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Findlay 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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Other Programs Available in Findlay

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

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.