Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Abbeville, LA (2026)
Abbeville, Louisiana has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $4,265 to $24,631 per year for indexed programs. Abbeville has a population of about 11,086. 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 nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $216,300 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Abbeville
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Abbeville. Distances are calculated from Abbeville city center.
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 Abbeville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
South Louisiana Community College
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Published tuition$10,418 - $24,631
Online programsYes
Infinity College
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Online programsYes
SOWELA Technical Community College
Published tuition$4,265 - $16,402
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Louisiana schools on the Louisiana nursing page.
Nursing 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $81,960 | Lafayette, LA | $93,991 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $51,580 | Lafayette, LA | $59,151 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $216,300 | Lafayette, LA | $248,050 |
| Nurse Midwife | $119,280 | LA statewide | $136,789 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $120,930 | Lafayette, LA | $138,681 |
| Nursing Assistant | $29,960 | Lafayette, LA | $34,358 |
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.
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 |
| Nursing-related employment in Vermilion County | 673 workers, 20 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Abbeville-Area Cities With Nursing 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
How many accredited nursing schools are near Abbeville, LA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Abbeville. The closest is Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus in Lafayette, LA (13.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is SOWELA Technical Community College (64.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Abbeville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Abbeville are: Nurse Anesthetist ($216,300), Nurse Practitioner ($120,930), Nurse Midwife ($119,280). 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 nursing 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 nursing?
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.
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Data verified: June 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.