Hammond, Louisiana has 1 accredited school offering education programs. Hammond has a population of about 20,790. Median household income is $41,222 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Louisiana, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $98,840 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Hammond
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near Hammond, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Hammond city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Hammond.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
69%
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,184
Avg net price
$17,127/yr
TuitionIn‑state$28,733
Out‑of‑state$28,733
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 6
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,700
Avg net price
$13,113/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 56%
- Programs offered: 7
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Louisiana schools on the Louisiana education page.
Education Wages Near Hammond
Hammond is part of the Hammond, LA metro area (BLS area code 25220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Louisiana statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $58,410 | Hammond, LA | $69,124 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $47,470 | Hammond, LA | $56,178 |
| Middle School Teacher | $47,480 | Hammond, LA | $56,189 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $83,710 | LA statewide | $99,065 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $78,630 | Hammond, LA | $93,053 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $98,840 | LA statewide | $116,970 |
| Tutor | $33,780 | LA statewide | $39,976 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $59,430 | Hammond, LA | $70,331 |
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.
Hammond at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 20,790 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $41,222 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 30.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 84.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Tangipahoa County | 455 workers, 53 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Hammond-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Mandeville, LA – 23.6 mi away (95,576 pop)
- Central, LA – 34.8 mi away (28,529 pop)
- Kenner, LA – 36.2 mi away (67,089 pop)
- Baton Rouge, LA – 40.5 mi away (589,675 pop)
- Slidell, LA – 42.9 mi away (94,320 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Hammond, LA?
Accredited schools offering education programs near Hammond are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying education roles near Hammond?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Hammond are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($98,840), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($83,710), Education Administrator, K-12 ($78,630). 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 Mandeville instead of Hammond?
Mandeville, LA is 23.6 miles from Hammond and has its own set of local education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Hammond an affordable place to study education?
Hammond’s median household income of $41,222 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hammond 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: July 23, 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.
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