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Best Online Biology Programs in Alamogordo, NM (2026)
Alamogordo, New Mexico has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs. Alamogordo has a population of about 31,063. Median household income is $52,515 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New Mexico, the top-earning biology-related role is Soil and Plant Scientist at a median $69,480 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Biology Schools to Alamogordo
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Alamogordo, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Alamogordo city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Mexico schools on the New Mexico biology page.
Biology Wages Near Alamogordo
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (New Mexico, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $67,100 |
| Biological Technician | $49,570 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $68,220 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $69,480 |
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.
Alamogordo at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,063 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $52,515 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 25.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Alamogordo-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- Las Cruces, NM – 61.6 mi away (134,050 pop)
- Socorro, TX – 87.8 mi away (33,277 pop)
- Roswell, NM – 89.6 mi away (49,540 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near Alamogordo, NM?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Alamogordo. The closest is New Mexico State University-Main Campus in Las Cruces, NM (61.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus (88.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying biology roles in New Mexico?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles in New Mexico are: Soil and Plant Scientist ($69,480), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($68,220), Medical Scientist ($67,100). Wages for Alamogordo workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Las Cruces instead of Alamogordo?
Las Cruces, NM is 61.6 miles from Alamogordo and has its own set of local biology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Alamogordo an affordable place to study biology?
Alamogordo’s median household income of $52,515 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Alamogordo 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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Data verified: August 10, 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.