Best Software Development Schools Near Abbeville, LA (2026)

Abbeville, Louisiana has 3 accredited schools offering software development programs, with tuition ranging from $3,540 to $17,280 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 software development-related role is Software Developer at a median $109,010 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Software Development Schools to Abbeville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer software development 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

Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette

Lafayette, LA 14.2 miles from Abbeville BOC Score 35.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $24,707
Avg net price $23,394/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

South Louisiana Community College

Lafayette, LA 17.4 miles from Abbeville BOC Score 40.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,432
Avg net price $12,564/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,210
Out‑of‑state$4,210
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Herzing University-New Orleans

Metairie, LA 118.0 miles from Abbeville BOC Score 37.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 92%
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $21,269/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,450
Out‑of‑state$13,450
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 46%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA 120.1 miles from Abbeville BOC Score 68.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,268
Avg net price $39,949/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Nunez Community College

Chalmette, LA 129.6 miles from Abbeville BOC Score 44.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,343
Avg net price $12,529/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Louisiana Delta Community College

Monroe, LA 174.3 miles from Abbeville BOC Score 41.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,438
Avg net price $7,702/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Louisiana at Monroe

Monroe, LA 176.7 miles from Abbeville BOC Score 51.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,769
Avg net price $13,466/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier City, LA 198.6 miles from Abbeville BOC Score 42.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,502
Avg net price $10,706/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Software Development 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)
Software Developer$109,010Lafayette, LA$125,011
Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$78,370Lafayette, LA$89,874
Computer Programmer$73,470Lafayette, LA$84,255
Computer Systems Analyst$102,390Lafayette, LA$117,420

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited software development schools are near Abbeville, LA?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering software development programs near Abbeville. The closest is Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette in Lafayette, LA (14.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lamar State College-Orange (96.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying software development roles near Abbeville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying software development-related roles near Abbeville are: Software Developer ($109,010), Computer Systems Analyst ($102,390), Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester ($78,370). 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 software development 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 software development?

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: August 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.