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Best Online Education Programs in Shreveport, LA (2026)
Shreveport, Louisiana is home to about 183,483 residents. Median household income is $48,465 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $100,150 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Shreveport
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near Shreveport, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Shreveport city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
No Shreveport-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Louisiana schools on the Louisiana education page.
Education Wages Near Shreveport
Shreveport is part of the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area (BLS area code 43340). 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 | $62,040 | Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $73,160 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,850 | Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $72,936 |
| Middle School Teacher | $63,390 | Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $74,752 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $83,710 | LA statewide | $98,715 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $82,570 | Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $97,370 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $100,150 | Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $118,101 |
| Tutor | $33,780 | LA statewide | $39,835 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $66,610 | Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $78,550 |
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.
Shreveport at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 183,483 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $48,465 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 84.8 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Caddo County | 1,421 workers, 96 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Shreveport-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Bossier City, LA – 8.5 mi away (68,485 pop)
- Marshall, TX – 32.7 mi away (22,014 pop)
- Longview, TX – 56.4 mi away (100,852 pop)
- Ruston, LA – 67.7 mi away (28,371 pop)
- Texarkana, AR – 68.1 mi away (30,283 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Shreveport?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Shreveport are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($100,150), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($83,710), Education Administrator, K-12 ($82,570). 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 Bossier City instead of Shreveport?
Bossier City, LA is 8.5 miles from Shreveport 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 Shreveport an affordable place to study education?
Shreveport’s median household income of $48,465 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shreveport 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.
Learn More About Education Programs
- Education accreditation: what to look for
- Education concentrations and specializations
- Is a Education degree worth it?
- Main Education degree guide
- Online Education programs in Louisiana
- Education programs by state
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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.