Best Online Psychology Programs in Abbeville, LA (2026)

Abbeville, Louisiana has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $9,940 to $27,314 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 Louisiana, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $71,330 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Psychology Schools to Abbeville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Abbeville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Abbeville 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 Abbeville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, LA 17.8 miles from Abbeville 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

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA 65.0 miles from Abbeville 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

#3

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, LA 66.8 miles from Abbeville 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

#4

Southern University and A & M College

Baton Rouge, LA 67.2 miles from Abbeville 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

#5

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

Baton Rouge, LA 67.4 miles from Abbeville 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

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, LA 80.3 miles from Abbeville 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

#7

Louisiana State University-Alexandria

Alexandria, LA 94.3 miles from Abbeville 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

#8

Louisiana Christian University

Pineville, LA 95.0 miles from Abbeville 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Psychology 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$71,330LA statewide$81,800
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/ALA statewide
School Psychologist$69,020LA statewide$79,151
Educational and Career Counselor$60,450Lafayette, LA$69,323
Marriage and Family TherapistN/ALA statewide
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$37,660Lafayette, LA$43,188
Healthcare Social Worker$61,590Lafayette, LA$70,631
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$47,100LA statewide$54,014

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

MetricValueSource
Population11,086Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$34,977Census 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
Psychology-related employment in Vermilion County574 workers, 89 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Abbeville, LA?

Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Abbeville are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Abbeville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Abbeville are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($71,330), School Psychologist ($69,020), Healthcare Social Worker ($61,590). 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 psychology 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 psychology?

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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Other Programs Available in Abbeville

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

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 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.