Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Abbeville, LA (2026)
Abbeville, Louisiana has a population of about 11,086. The city’s median household income is $34,977 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 9.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Lafayette, LA metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $87,960 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Abbeville
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer liberal arts programs. Distances are calculated from Abbeville city center.
No Abbeville-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Louisiana schools on the Louisiana liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts Wages Near Abbeville
Abbeville 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $61,830 | Lafayette, LA | $70,906 |
| Management Analyst | $87,960 | Lafayette, LA | $100,872 |
| Technical Writer | $59,250 | LA statewide | $67,947 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $56,040 | LA statewide | $64,266 |
| Editor | $48,880 | LA statewide | $56,055 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $55,920 | Lafayette, LA | $64,128 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $55,860 | Lafayette, LA | $64,060 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
Abbeville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,086 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $34,977 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 9.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 87.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Abbeville-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- Lafayette, LA – 17.2 mi away (267,376 pop)
- New Iberia, LA – 18.4 mi away (30,386 pop)
- Opelousas, LA – 38.3 mi away (25,390 pop)
- Morgan City, LA – 59.1 mi away (30,061 pop)
- Lake Charles, LA – 67.0 mi away (153,097 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Abbeville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Abbeville are: Management Analyst ($87,960), Public Relations Specialist ($61,830), Technical Writer ($59,250). 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 Lafayette instead of Abbeville?
Lafayette, LA is 17.2 miles from Abbeville and has its own set of local liberal arts programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Abbeville an affordable place to study liberal arts?
Abbeville’s median household income of $34,977 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Abbeville 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.
Related Resources
- Online Liberal Arts Programs in Louisiana
- Main Liberal Arts Degree Guide
- Liberal Arts Programs by State
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