Morgan City, Louisiana has 1 accredited school offering education programs. Morgan City has a population of about 11,208. Median household income is $56,729 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.9% 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 Morgan City
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near Morgan City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Morgan City 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 Morgan City.
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 Morgan City
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Louisiana, statewide) |
|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $59,850 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,770 |
| Middle School Teacher | $58,760 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $83,710 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $83,360 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $98,840 |
| Tutor | $33,780 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $61,870 |
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.
Morgan City at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 11,208 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,729 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 15.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Education-related employment in St. Mary County | 100 workers, 12 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Morgan City-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Houma, LA – 30.4 mi away (146,174 pop)
- New Iberia, LA – 43.0 mi away (30,386 pop)
- Baton Rouge, LA – 51.1 mi away (589,675 pop)
- Abbeville, LA – 59.1 mi away (20,139 pop)
- Central, LA – 59.8 mi away (28,529 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Morgan City, LA?
Accredited schools offering education programs near Morgan City 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 in Louisiana?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in Louisiana are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($98,840), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($83,710), Education Administrator, K-12 ($83,360). Wages for Morgan City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Houma instead of Morgan City?
Houma, LA is 30.4 miles from Morgan City 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 Morgan City an affordable place to study education?
Morgan City’s median household income of $56,729 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Morgan City 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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