Best Economics Schools Near New Iberia, LA (2026)

New Iberia, Louisiana has 3 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $10,418 to $28,631 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 economics-related role is Management Analyst at a median $95,540 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Economics Schools to New Iberia

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics 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.

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


Economics Wages Near New Iberia

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Louisiana, statewide)
Economist$73,050
Financial and Investment Analyst$75,680
Statistician$76,400
Management Analyst$95,540

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering economics programs near New Iberia. The closest is University of Louisiana at Lafayette in Lafayette, LA (18.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Louisiana Christian University (98.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles in Louisiana?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles in Louisiana are: Management Analyst ($95,540), Statistician ($76,400), Financial and Investment 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 economics 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 economics?

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: August 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.