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Best Legal Studies Schools Near Lafayette, LA (2026)
Lafayette, Louisiana has 2 accredited schools offering legal studies programs, with tuition ranging from $20,266 to $20,266 per year for indexed programs. Lafayette has a population of about 121,537. Median household income is $61,454 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Lafayette, LA metro area, the top-earning legal studies-related role is Lawyer at a median $111,160 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Legal Studies Schools to Lafayette
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer legal studies programs near Lafayette, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lafayette 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 legal studies page.
Legal Studies Wages Near Lafayette
Lafayette is part of the Lafayette, LA metro area (BLS area code 29180). 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $52,130 | Lafayette, LA | $59,782 |
| Lawyer | $111,160 | Lafayette, LA | $127,477 |
| Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant | $47,160 | Lafayette, LA | $54,083 |
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.
Lafayette at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 121,537 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $61,454 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 40.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 87.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Lafayette-Area Cities With Legal Studies Programs
- Abbeville, LA – 17.2 mi away (20,139 pop)
- New Iberia, LA – 19.0 mi away (30,386 pop)
- Opelousas, LA – 22.2 mi away (25,390 pop)
- Baton Rouge, LA – 56.0 mi away (589,675 pop)
- Morgan City, LA – 61.2 mi away (30,061 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited legal studies schools are near Lafayette, LA?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering legal studies programs near Lafayette. The closest is Infinity College in Lafayette, LA (3.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Louisiana Christian University (80.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying legal studies roles near Lafayette?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying legal studies-related roles near Lafayette are: Lawyer ($111,160), Paralegal and Legal Assistant ($52,130), Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant ($47,160). 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 Abbeville instead of Lafayette?
Abbeville, LA is 17.2 miles from Lafayette and has its own set of local legal studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Lafayette an affordable place to study legal studies?
Lafayette’s median household income of $61,454 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lafayette 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.