Best Paralegal Studies Schools Near Wadsworth, OH (2026)

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

Wadsworth, Ohio has 19 accredited schools offering paralegal programs, with tuition ranging from $3,249 to $38,990 per year for indexed programs. Wadsworth has a population of about 24,302. Median household income is $77,581 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cleveland, OH metro area, the top-earning paralegal-related role is Lawyer at a median $134,680 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Paralegal Schools to Wadsworth

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

#1

Herzing University-Akron

Akron, OH 12.5 miles from Wadsworth 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 21.9 miles from Wadsworth 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

Bryant & Stratton College-Parma

Parma, OH 26.1 miles from Wadsworth 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

#4

Lakewood University

Cleveland Heights, OH 35.8 miles from Wadsworth
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Kent State University at Trumbull

Warren, OH 49.7 miles from Wadsworth 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

#6

Lake Erie College

Painesville, OH 53.7 miles from Wadsworth 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

#7

Zane State College

Zanesville, OH 75.4 miles from Wadsworth 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

#8

Tiffin University

Tiffin, OH 75.9 miles from Wadsworth 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Paralegal Wages Near Wadsworth

Wadsworth is part of the Cleveland, OH metro area (BLS area code 17410). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Paralegal and Legal Assistant$60,960Cleveland, OH$64,920
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$51,080OH statewide$54,398
Lawyer$134,680Cleveland, OH$143,429

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.

Wadsworth at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,302Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$77,581Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+40.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited paralegal schools are near Wadsworth, OH?

Our directory has 19 accredited schools offering paralegal programs near Wadsworth. The closest is Herzing University-Akron in Akron, OH (12.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kent State University at Trumbull (49.7 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying paralegal roles near Wadsworth?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying paralegal-related roles near Wadsworth are: Lawyer ($134,680), Paralegal and Legal Assistant ($60,960), Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant ($51,080). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Barberton instead of Wadsworth?

Barberton, OH is 6.8 miles from Wadsworth 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 Wadsworth an affordable place to study paralegal?

Wadsworth’s median household income of $77,581 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wadsworth 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 Wadsworth

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

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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