Best Online Special Education Programs in Monroe, LA (2026)

Monroe, Louisiana has 4 accredited schools offering special education programs. Monroe has a population of about 47,241. Median household income is $36,521 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Louisiana, the top-earning special education-related role is Special Education Teacher, Middle School at a median $59,420 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Special Education Schools to Monroe

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer special education programs near Monroe, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Monroe city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Special Education Wages Near Monroe

Monroe is part of the Monroe, LA metro area (BLS area code 33740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Louisiana statewide.

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.

Monroe at a Glance

Other Monroe-Area Cities With Special Education Programs

• Ruston, LA – 32.6 mi away (28,371 pop)
• Vicksburg, MS – 70.8 mi away (27,887 pop)
• Natchez, MS – 78.6 mi away (26,977 pop)
• Greenville, MS – 84.4 mi away (32,089 pop)
• Alexandria, LA – 87.8 mi away (82,995 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited special education schools are near Monroe, LA?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering special education programs near Monroe. The closest is Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA (33.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Louisiana State University-Alexandria (86.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying special education roles near Monroe?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying special education-related roles near Monroe are: Special Education Teacher, Middle School ($59,420), Special Education Teacher, Secondary School ($59,160), Special Education Teacher, Preschool ($56,890). 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 Ruston instead of Monroe?

Ruston, LA is 32.6 miles from Monroe and has its own set of local special education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Monroe an affordable place to study special education?

Monroe’s median household income of $36,521 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Monroe 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: 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 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.

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