Best Online Accounting Programs in New Iberia, LA (2026)

New Iberia, Louisiana has 4 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $4,219 to $16,674 per year for indexed programs. New Iberia has a population of about 27,926. Median household income is $50,802 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Louisiana, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $126,800 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to New Iberia

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

#1

Louisiana State University-Eunice

Eunice, LA 49.0 miles from New Iberia BOC Score 31.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,498
Avg net price $10,421/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Baton Rouge Community College

Baton Rouge, LA 51.1 miles from New Iberia BOC Score 43.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,581
Avg net price $9,474/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Fletcher Technical Community College

Schriever, LA 63.1 miles from New Iberia BOC Score 45.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,189
Avg net price $10,527/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

SOWELA Technical Community College

Lake Charles, LA 81.6 miles from New Iberia BOC Score 49.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,303
Avg net price $7,525/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, LA 102.7 miles from New Iberia BOC Score 41.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,305
Avg net price $9,747/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Louisiana at Monroe

Monroe, LA 175.2 miles from New Iberia BOC Score 51.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,769
Avg net price $13,466/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier City, LA 205.6 miles from New Iberia BOC Score 42.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,502
Avg net price $10,706/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Southern University at Shreveport

Shreveport, LA 212.1 miles from New Iberia BOC Score 24.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,099
Avg net price $11,049/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Accounting Wages Near New Iberia

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Louisiana, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor$73,810
Financial Manager$126,800
Financial Analyst$75,680
Budget Analyst$80,530
Tax Preparer$38,740
Tax Examiner and Collector$49,940
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$44,890

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 Iberia at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,926Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$50,802Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Accounting-related employment in Iberia County97 workers, 26 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near New Iberia, LA?

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near New Iberia are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles in Louisiana?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in Louisiana are: Financial Manager ($126,800), Budget Analyst ($80,530), Financial Analyst ($75,680). Wages for New Iberia workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Abbeville instead of New Iberia?

Abbeville, LA is 18.4 miles from New Iberia 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 New Iberia an affordable place to study accounting?

New Iberia’s median household income of $50,802 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New Iberia 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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Other Programs Available in New Iberia

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Data verified: July 23, 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.