Best Online Social Work Programs in New Iberia, LA (2026)

New Iberia, Louisiana has 4 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $8,373 to $26,076 per year for indexed programs. New Iberia has a population of about 27,926. Median household income is $50,802 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Louisiana, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $82,090 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Social Work Schools to New Iberia

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near New Iberia. Distances are calculated from New Iberia 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 New Iberia. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA 48.7 miles from New Iberia BOC Score71.8
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#2

Southern University and A & M College

Baton Rouge, LA 51.6 miles from New Iberia BOC Score31.4
Published tuition$9,940 - $26,076
Online programsYes

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#3

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, LA 88.1 miles from New Iberia BOC Score45.7
Published tuition$8,373 - $22,647
Online programsYes

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#4

Louisiana Christian University

Pineville, LA 98.2 miles from New Iberia BOC Score42.0
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Louisiana schools on the Louisiana social work page.


Social Work Wages Near New Iberia

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Louisiana, statewide)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$56,800
Healthcare Social Worker$61,080
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$47,100
Social Worker, All Other$69,230
Social and Community Service Manager$82,090
Social and Human Service Assistant$35,780
Community Health Worker$46,450

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.


New Iberia at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,926Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$50,802Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Social Work-related employment in Iberia County822 workers, 60 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near New Iberia, LA?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering social work programs near New Iberia. The closest is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College in Baton Rouge, LA (48.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Louisiana Christian University (98.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles in Louisiana?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles in Louisiana are: Social and Community Service Manager ($82,090), Social Worker, All Other ($69,230), Healthcare Social Worker ($61,080). Wages for New Iberia workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Abbeville instead of New Iberia?

Abbeville, LA is 18.4 miles from New Iberia and has its own set of local social work programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is New Iberia an affordable place to study social work?

New Iberia’s median household income of $50,802 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New Iberia 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 New Iberia

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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.