Best Online Accounting Programs in Hobbs, NM (2026)

Hobbs, New Mexico has 2 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $1,176 to $11,794 per year for indexed programs. Hobbs has a population of about 39,887. Median household income is $65,691 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New Mexico, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $133,700 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Hobbs

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

#1

Southeast New Mexico College

Carlsbad, NM 67.3 miles from Hobbs BOC Score 38.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 18%
Avg net price $5,734/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus

Roswell, NM 88.8 miles from Hobbs BOC Score 54.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,550
Avg net price $3,645/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College

Ruidoso, NM 151.8 miles from Hobbs BOC Score 49.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,550
Avg net price $2,042/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,372
Out‑of‑state$3,268
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

New Mexico State University-Alamogordo

Alamogordo, NM 161.2 miles from Hobbs BOC Score 38.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,067
Avg net price $7,369/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe, NM 256.5 miles from Hobbs BOC Score 46.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,005
Avg net price $11,067/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 86

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, NM 256.5 miles from Hobbs BOC Score 51.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,869
Avg net price $4,621/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 110

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute

Albuquerque, NM 262.6 miles from Hobbs BOC Score 52.4
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $27,660
Avg net price $5,181/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Northern New Mexico College

Espanola, NM 279.9 miles from Hobbs BOC Score 46.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,112
Avg net price $7,276/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Mexico schools on the New Mexico accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Hobbs

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New Mexico, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor$78,580
Financial Manager$133,700
Financial Analyst$87,630
Budget Analyst$87,360
Tax Preparer$38,060
Tax Examiner and Collector$56,260
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$48,080

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.


Hobbs at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population39,887Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$65,691Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Accounting-related employment in Lea County124 workers, 33 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Hobbs, NM?

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Hobbs 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 accounting roles in New Mexico?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in New Mexico are: Financial Manager ($133,700), Financial Analyst ($87,630), Budget Analyst ($87,360). Wages for Hobbs workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Carlsbad instead of Hobbs?

Carlsbad, NM is 66.6 miles from Hobbs and has its own set of local accounting programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Hobbs an affordable place to study accounting?

Hobbs’s median household income of $65,691 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hobbs while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Mexico 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 Hobbs

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

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 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.