Best Online MBA Programs in Opelousas, LA (2026)

Opelousas, Louisiana has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs. Opelousas has a population of about 15,662. Median household income is $36,260 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 10.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Louisiana, the top-earning mba-related role is Financial Manager at a median $126,800 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest MBA Schools to Opelousas

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mba programs near Opelousas, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Opelousas 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:

  • 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 Opelousas. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, LA 21.9 miles from Opelousas BOC Score 53.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,089
Avg net price $13,530/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Southern University and A & M College

Baton Rouge, LA 53.0 miles from Opelousas BOC Score 31.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,371
Avg net price $20,077/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA 53.7 miles from Opelousas BOC Score 71.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,251
Avg net price $19,151/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Louisiana State University-Alexandria

Alexandria, LA 58.2 miles from Opelousas BOC Score 41.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,205
Avg net price $7,065/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

Baton Rouge, LA 58.7 miles from Opelousas BOC Score 46.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,419
Avg net price $18,552/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Louisiana Christian University

Pineville, LA 58.8 miles from Opelousas BOC Score 42.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,700
Avg net price $13,113/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, LA 71.7 miles from Opelousas BOC Score 46.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,453
Avg net price $12,493/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, LA 92.0 miles from Opelousas BOC Score 50.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,454
Avg net price $12,947/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Louisiana schools on the Louisiana mba page.


MBA Wages Near Opelousas

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Louisiana, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$101,790
Financial Manager$126,800
Marketing Manager$120,650
Management Analyst$95,540

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.


Opelousas at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population15,662Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$36,260Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+10.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mba schools are near Opelousas, LA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs near Opelousas. The closest is Louisiana State University-Eunice in Eunice, LA (21.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Baton Rouge Community College (56.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mba roles in Louisiana?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying mba-related roles in Louisiana are: Financial Manager ($126,800), Marketing Manager ($120,650), General and Operations Manager ($101,790). Wages for Opelousas workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lafayette instead of Opelousas?

Lafayette, LA is 22.2 miles from Opelousas and has its own set of local mba programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Opelousas an affordable place to study mba?

Opelousas’s median household income of $36,260 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Opelousas 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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Other Programs Available in Opelousas

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Opelousas:

Data verified: July 30, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.