Farmington, New Mexico has a population of about 46,339. The city’s median household income is $63,745 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 4 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Farmington, with tuition ranging from $1,790 to $13,178 per year. In the Farmington, NM metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $121,090 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Farmington city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan College | Farmington, NM | 1.2 mi | $1,790 - $13,178 | – |
| Fort Lewis College | Durango, CO | 39.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Navajo Technical University | Crownpoint, NM | 73.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus | Gallup, NM | 91.8 mi | $2,575 - $11,378 | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Mexico schools on the New Mexico business administration page.
Farmington is part of the Farmington, NM metro area (BLS area code 22140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Mexico statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $100,750 | Farmington, NM | $114,880 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $98,920 | Farmington, NM | $112,794 |
| Financial Manager | $121,090 | Farmington, NM | $138,073 |
| Human Resources Manager | $117,280 | NM statewide | $133,729 |
| Management Analyst | $72,040 | Farmington, NM | $82,144 |
| Project Management Specialist | $79,330 | Farmington, NM | $90,456 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $74,940 | Farmington, NM | $85,450 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $53,120 | Farmington, NM | $60,570 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $58,340 | Farmington, NM | $66,522 |
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 | 46,339 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $63,745 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 87.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in San Juan County | 569 workers, 137 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 4 business administration programs within 100 miles of Farmington. The closest is San Juan College in Farmington, NM (1.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus (91.8 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Farmington are: Financial Manager ($121,090), Human Resources Manager ($117,280), General and Operations Manager ($100,750). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Mexico statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Gallup, NM is 91.2 miles from Farmington 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.
Farmington’s median household income of $63,745 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Farmington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Mexico public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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