Best Online Accounting Programs in Abbeville, LA (2026)

Abbeville, Louisiana has 4 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $4,219 to $16,674 per year for indexed programs. Abbeville has a population of about 11,086. Median household income is $34,977 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 9.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Lafayette, LA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $120,450 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Abbeville

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Abbeville. Distances are calculated from Abbeville city center.

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 Abbeville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Louisiana State University-Eunice

Eunice, LA 39.0 miles from Abbeville BOC Score31.6
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#2

SOWELA Technical Community College

Lake Charles, LA 64.2 miles from Abbeville BOC Score49.8
Published tuition$4,265 - $16,402
Online programsYes

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#3

Baton Rouge Community College

Baton Rouge, LA 67.6 miles from Abbeville BOC Score43.7
Published tuition$4,221 - $16,303
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#4

Fletcher Technical Community College

Schriever, LA 80.4 miles from Abbeville BOC Score45.6
Published tuition$4,219 - $16,674
Online programsYes

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


Accounting Wages Near Abbeville

Abbeville is part of the Lafayette, LA metro area (BLS area code 29180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Louisiana statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$67,630Lafayette, LA$77,557
Financial Manager$120,450Lafayette, LA$138,131
Financial Analyst$80,540Lafayette, LA$92,362
Budget Analyst$80,530LA statewide$92,351
Tax Preparer$38,740LA statewide$44,427
Tax Examiner and Collector$49,940LA statewide$57,271
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$38,910Lafayette, LA$44,622

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.


Abbeville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population11,086Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$34,977Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+9.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)87.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Vermilion County96 workers, 24 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Abbeville, LA?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Abbeville. The closest is Louisiana State University-Eunice in Eunice, LA (39.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fletcher Technical Community College (80.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Abbeville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Abbeville are: Financial Manager ($120,450), Financial Analyst ($80,540), Budget Analyst ($80,530). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Louisiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Lafayette instead of Abbeville?

Lafayette, LA is 17.2 miles from Abbeville and has its own set of local accounting programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Abbeville an affordable place to study accounting?

Abbeville’s median household income of $34,977 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Abbeville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Louisiana 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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Data verified: June 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.