Best Online Accounting Programs in Los Lunas, NM (2026)

Los Lunas, New Mexico has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $1,095 to $17,529 per year for indexed programs. Los Lunas has a population of about 17,932. Median household income is $63,696 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Albuquerque, NM metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $140,110 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Los Lunas

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Los Lunas. Distances are calculated from Los Lunas 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 Los Lunas. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, NM 20.1 miles from Los Lunas BOC Score51.8
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#2

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute

Albuquerque, NM 25.9 miles from Los Lunas BOC Score52.4
Published tuition$1,095 - $14,221
Online programsYes

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#3

Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe, NM 70.1 miles from Los Lunas BOC Score46.6
Published tuition$2,145 - $15,783
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#4

Northern New Mexico College

Espanola, NM 90.7 miles from Los Lunas BOC Score46.0
Published tuition$6,400 - $17,529
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#5

Navajo Technical University

Crownpoint, NM 98.8 miles from Los Lunas BOC Score43.0
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Mexico schools on the New Mexico accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Los Lunas

Los Lunas is part of the Albuquerque, NM metro area (BLS area code 10740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Mexico statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$79,880Albuquerque, NM$83,644
Financial Manager$140,110Albuquerque, NM$146,712
Financial Analyst$86,420Albuquerque, NM$90,492
Budget Analyst$97,780Albuquerque, NM$102,387
Tax Preparer$38,490Albuquerque, NM$40,304
Tax Examiner and Collector$54,950Albuquerque, NM$57,539
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$49,660Albuquerque, NM$52,000

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.


Los Lunas at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,932Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$63,696Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Valencia County25 workers, 13 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Los Lunas, NM?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Los Lunas. The closest is Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque, NM (20.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Navajo Technical University (98.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Los Lunas?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Los Lunas are: Financial Manager ($140,110), Budget Analyst ($97,780), Financial Analyst ($86,420). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Mexico statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Albuquerque instead of Los Lunas?

Albuquerque, NM is 21.5 miles from Los Lunas 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 Los Lunas an affordable place to study accounting?

Los Lunas’s median household income of $63,696 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Los Lunas 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 Los Lunas

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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.