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

New Iberia, Louisiana has 4 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $9,940 to $26,076 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 counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $82,090 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to New Iberia

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

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

Counseling Wages Near New Iberia

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

Other New Iberia-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Abbeville, LA – 18.4 mi away (20,139 pop)
• Lafayette, LA – 19.0 mi away (267,376 pop)
• Opelousas, LA – 39.4 mi away (25,390 pop)
• Morgan City, LA – 43.0 mi away (30,061 pop)
• Baton Rouge, LA – 51.0 mi away (589,675 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering counseling programs near New Iberia. The closest is University of Louisiana at Lafayette in Lafayette, LA (18.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is McNeese State University (84.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles in Louisiana?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in Louisiana are: Social and Community Service Manager ($82,090), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($61,870), Rehabilitation Counselor ($47,990). 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 counseling 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 counseling?

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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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.