Best Paralegal Studies Schools Near Springfield, OR (2026)

Springfield, Oregon has 2 accredited schools offering paralegal programs, with tuition ranging from $5,220 to $10,440 per year for indexed programs. Springfield has a population of about 61,642. Median household income is $67,211 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area, the top-earning paralegal-related role is Lawyer at a median $111,850 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Paralegal Schools to Springfield

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

#1

Lane Community College

Eugene, OR 4.1 miles from Springfield BOC Score 38.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,075
Avg net price $9,123/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Umpqua Community College

Roseburg, OR 60.6 miles from Springfield BOC Score 50.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,676
Avg net price $8,340/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Chemeketa Community College

Salem, OR 63.6 miles from Springfield BOC Score 49.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,968
Avg net price $8,200/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Portland Community College

Portland, OR 96.6 miles from Springfield BOC Score 46.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,592
Avg net price $10,405/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Paralegal Wages Near Springfield

Springfield is part of the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area (BLS area code 21660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Paralegal and Legal Assistant$56,340Eugene-Springfield, OR$55,453
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$48,900Eugene-Springfield, OR$48,130
Lawyer$111,850Eugene-Springfield, OR$110,089

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.


Springfield at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population61,642Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$67,211Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited paralegal schools are near Springfield, OR?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering paralegal programs near Springfield. The closest is Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, OR (55.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Portland Community College (96.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying paralegal roles near Springfield?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying paralegal-related roles near Springfield are: Lawyer ($111,850), Paralegal and Legal Assistant ($56,340), Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant ($48,900). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Eugene instead of Springfield?

Eugene, OR is 6.8 miles from Springfield 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 Springfield an affordable place to study paralegal?

Springfield’s median household income of $67,211 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Springfield while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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 Springfield

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

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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.