Abbeville, Louisiana has 2 accredited schools offering theology 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 theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $76,310 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Theology Schools to Abbeville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer theology 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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.
Graduation rate
44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,419
Avg net price
$18,552/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 62%
- Programs offered: 21
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,700
Avg net price
$13,113/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 56%
- Programs offered: 37
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,927
Avg net price
$23,696/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 71
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
69%
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,184
Avg net price
$17,127/yr
TuitionIn‑state$28,733
Out‑of‑state$28,733
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 42
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
35%
Avg net price
$10,273/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 48%
- Programs offered: 1
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
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Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
15%
Avg net price
$10,829/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 14
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,316
Avg net price
$15,635/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 30
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Louisiana schools on the Louisiana theology page.
Theology 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) |
|---|
| Clergy | $45,760 | Lafayette, LA | $52,477 |
| Director of Religious Activities and Education | $29,540 | LA statewide | $33,876 |
| Religious Worker, All Other | N/A | LA statewide | – |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary | $76,310 | LA statewide | $87,511 |
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 |
Other Abbeville-Area Cities With Theology 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 theology schools are near Abbeville, LA?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering theology programs near Abbeville. The closest is Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University in Baton Rouge, LA (67.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Louisiana Christian University (94.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying theology roles near Abbeville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles near Abbeville are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($76,310), Clergy ($45,760), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($29,540). 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 theology 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 theology?
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: September 1, 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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