Espanola, New Mexico has a population of about 10,472. The city’s median household income is $47,664 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Espanola, with tuition ranging from $1,095 to $17,529 per year. In New Mexico, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $122,180 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Espanola city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern New Mexico College | Espanola, NM | 0.8 mi | $6,400 - $17,529 | – |
| Santa Fe Community College | Santa Fe, NM | 27.9 mi | $2,145 - $15,783 | – |
| University of New Mexico-Taos Campus | Ranchos de Taos, NM | 35.5 mi | $2,004 - $16,135 | – |
| Luna Community College | Las Vegas, NM | 53.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute | Albuquerque, NM | 66.4 mi | $1,095 - $14,221 | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Mexico schools on the New Mexico business administration page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (New Mexico, statewide) |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $100,200 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $104,520 |
| Financial Manager | $122,180 |
| Human Resources Manager | $117,280 |
| Management Analyst | $84,870 |
| Project Management Specialist | $102,940 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $77,420 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $63,090 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $60,820 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,472 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $47,664 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 18.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Rio Arriba County | 98 workers, 28 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Espanola. The closest is Northern New Mexico College in Espanola, NM (0.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (66.4 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in New Mexico are: Financial Manager ($122,180), Human Resources Manager ($117,280), Administrative Services Manager ($104,520). Wages for Espanola workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Santa Fe, NM is 24.1 miles from Espanola and has its own set of local business administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Espanola’s median household income of $47,664 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Espanola while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Mexico public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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