Best Paralegal Studies Schools Near Gaffney, SC (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Gaffney, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering paralegal programs, with tuition ranging from $3,186 to $16,866 per year for indexed programs. Gaffney has a population of about 12,612. Median household income is $41,214 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In South Carolina, the top-earning paralegal-related role is Lawyer at a median $120,310 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Paralegal Schools to Gaffney

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

York Technical College

Rock Hill, SC 38.6 miles from Gaffney
  • 2 year
40.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,257
Avg net price $5,931/yr
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  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Bob Jones University

Greenville, SC 42.5 miles from Gaffney
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,354
Avg net price $16,641/yr
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  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Greenville Technical College

Greenville, SC 44.0 miles from Gaffney
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,473
Avg net price $11,713/yr
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  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia, SC 83.6 miles from Gaffney
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
41.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,701
Avg net price $4,647/yr
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  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Central Carolina Technical College

Sumter, SC 107.5 miles from Gaffney
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,603
Avg net price $5,571/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Florence-Darlington Technical College

Florence, SC 119.3 miles from Gaffney
  • 2 year
35.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,748
Avg net price $2,004/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Trident Technical College

Charleston, SC 175.0 miles from Gaffney
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,253
Avg net price $1,406/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

Conway, SC 175.0 miles from Gaffney
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,507
Avg net price $4,159/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Paralegal Wages Near Gaffney

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (South Carolina, statewide)
Paralegal and Legal Assistant$53,880
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$52,840
Lawyer$120,310

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.

Gaffney at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population12,612Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$41,214Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited paralegal schools are near Gaffney, SC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering paralegal programs near Gaffney. The closest is Gaston College in Dallas, NC (31.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Western Piedmont Community College (44.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying paralegal roles in South Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying paralegal-related roles in South Carolina are: Lawyer ($120,310), Paralegal and Legal Assistant ($53,880), Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant ($52,840). Wages for Gaffney workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Shelby instead of Gaffney?

Shelby, NC is 16.2 miles from Gaffney 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 Gaffney an affordable place to study paralegal?

Gaffney’s median household income of $41,214 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gaffney while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South Carolina 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 Gaffney

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

Data verified: August 31, 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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