New Iberia, Louisiana has a population of about 27,926. The city’s median household income is $50,802 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of New Iberia, with tuition ranging from $4,221 to $26,076 per year. In Louisiana, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $119,360 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from New Iberia city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Lafayette, LA | 18.8 mi | $10,418 - $24,631 | – |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | Baton Rouge, LA | 48.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Louisiana State University-Eunice | Eunice, LA | 49.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Baton Rouge Community College | Baton Rouge, LA | 51.1 mi | $4,221 - $16,303 | – |
| Southern University and A & M College | Baton Rouge, LA | 51.6 mi | $9,940 - $26,076 | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Louisiana schools on the Louisiana business administration page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Louisiana, statewide) |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $102,060 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $91,730 |
| Financial Manager | $119,360 |
| Human Resources Manager | $104,430 |
| Management Analyst | $98,680 |
| Project Management Specialist | $82,400 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $69,540 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $57,020 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $55,480 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,926 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $50,802 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 17.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Iberia County | 244 workers, 80 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of New Iberia. The closest is University of Louisiana at Lafayette in Lafayette, LA (18.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Southern University and A & M College (51.6 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in Louisiana are: Financial Manager ($119,360), Human Resources Manager ($104,430), General and Operations Manager ($102,060). Wages for New Iberia workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Abbeville, LA is 18.4 miles from New Iberia and has its own set of local business administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
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.
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