Best Online Accounting Programs in Shreveport, LA (2026)

Shreveport, Louisiana has 4 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $2,160 to $18,188 per year for indexed programs. Shreveport has a population of about 183,483. Median household income is $48,465 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $115,080 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Shreveport

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

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

Accounting Wages Near Shreveport

Shreveport is part of the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area (BLS area code 43340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Louisiana statewide.

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.

Shreveport at a Glance

Other Shreveport-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

• Bossier City, LA – 8.5 mi away (68,485 pop)
• Marshall, TX – 32.7 mi away (22,014 pop)
• Longview, TX – 56.4 mi away (100,852 pop)
• Ruston, LA – 67.7 mi away (28,371 pop)
• Texarkana, AR – 68.1 mi away (30,283 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Shreveport, LA?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Shreveport. The closest is Southern University at Shreveport in Shreveport, LA (6.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (81.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Shreveport?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Shreveport are: Financial Manager ($115,080), Budget Analyst ($81,330), Financial Analyst ($75,680). 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 Bossier City instead of Shreveport?

Bossier City, LA is 8.5 miles from Shreveport 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 Shreveport an affordable place to study accounting?

Shreveport’s median household income of $48,465 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shreveport 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.