Best Online Accounting Programs in Opelousas, LA (2026)

Opelousas, Louisiana has 4 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $4,219 to $16,674 per year for indexed programs. Opelousas has a population of about 15,662. Median household income is $36,260 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 10.9% 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 Opelousas

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Opelousas. Distances are calculated from Opelousas 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 Opelousas. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Louisiana State University-Eunice

Eunice, LA 21.3 miles from Opelousas BOC Score31.6
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Online programsYes

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#2

Baton Rouge Community College

Baton Rouge, LA 56.8 miles from Opelousas BOC Score43.7
Published tuition$4,221 - $16,303
Online programsYes

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#3

SOWELA Technical Community College

Lake Charles, LA 67.8 miles from Opelousas BOC Score49.8
Published tuition$4,265 - $16,402
Online programsYes

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#4

Fletcher Technical Community College

Schriever, LA 93.4 miles from Opelousas 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 Opelousas

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.


Opelousas at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population15,662Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$36,260Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+10.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Accounting-related employment in St. Landry County116 workers, 33 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Opelousas, LA?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Opelousas. The closest is Louisiana State University-Eunice in Eunice, LA (21.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fletcher Technical Community College (93.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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 Opelousas workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lafayette instead of Opelousas?

Lafayette, LA is 22.2 miles from Opelousas 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 Opelousas an affordable place to study accounting?

Opelousas’s median household income of $36,260 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Opelousas 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 Opelousas

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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.