Paralegal Studies Schools Near New Philadelphia, OH (2026)

New Philadelphia, Ohio has 22 accredited schools offering paralegal programs, with tuition ranging from $4,698 to $23,082 per year for indexed programs. New Philadelphia has a population of about 17,563. Median household income is $60,932 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.6% 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 New Philadelphia

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

#1

Herzing University-Akron

Akron, OH 37.6 miles from New Philadelphia BOC Score 34.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 95%
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $18,934/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,450
Out‑of‑state$13,450
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 39%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 46.2 miles from New Philadelphia BOC Score 53.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $20,787/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Zane State College

Zanesville, OH 47.9 miles from New Philadelphia BOC Score 51.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,006
Avg net price $8,062/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,006
Out‑of‑state$11,766
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Kent State University at Trumbull

Warren, OH 61.2 miles from New Philadelphia BOC Score 42.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $11,135/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 49%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Bryant & Stratton College-Parma

Parma, OH 65.9 miles from New Philadelphia BOC Score 18.5
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,568
Avg net price $12,849/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 40%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Lakewood University

Cleveland Heights, OH 72.4 miles from New Philadelphia
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Lake Erie College

Painesville, OH 85.7 miles from New Philadelphia BOC Score 39.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,417
Avg net price $20,961/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Capital University

Columbus, OH 87.1 miles from New Philadelphia 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 New Philadelphia

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.


New Philadelphia at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,563Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$60,932Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited paralegal schools are near New Philadelphia, OH?

Our directory has 22 accredited schools offering paralegal programs near New Philadelphia. The closest is Stark State College in North Canton, OH (26.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bryant & Stratton College-Parma (65.9 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 New Philadelphia workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Massillon instead of New Philadelphia?

Massillon, OH is 21.1 miles from New Philadelphia 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 New Philadelphia an affordable place to study paralegal?

New Philadelphia’s median household income of $60,932 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New Philadelphia 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 New Philadelphia

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

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.