Best Online Business Administration Programs in Hobbs, NM (2026)

Hobbs, New Mexico has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $1,176 to $30,369 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 business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $133,700 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Hobbs

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

#1

New Mexico Junior College

Hobbs, NM 2.4 miles from Hobbs BOC Score35.8
Published tuition$1,440 - $9,150
Online programsYes

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#2

University of the Southwest

Hobbs, NM 3.6 miles from Hobbs BOC Score35.6
Published tuition$16,670 - $30,369
Online programsYes

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#3

Southeast New Mexico College

Carlsbad, NM 67.3 miles from Hobbs BOC Score38.2
Published tuition$1,176 - $11,794
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#4

South Plains College

Levelland, TX 73.8 miles from Hobbs BOC Score35.2
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#5

The University of Texas Permian Basin

Odessa, TX 76.1 miles from Hobbs BOC Score51.6
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Mexico schools on the New Mexico business administration page.


Business Administration Wages Near Hobbs

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New Mexico, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$98,630
Administrative Services Manager$104,790
Financial Manager$133,700
Human Resources Manager$118,070
Management Analyst$93,180
Project Management Specialist$106,970
Accountant or Auditor$78,580
Training and Development Specialist$62,900
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$62,640

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)
Business Administration-related employment in Lea County619 workers, 85 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Hobbs, NM?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Hobbs. The closest is New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs, NM (2.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Texas Permian Basin (76.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles in New Mexico?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in New Mexico are: Financial Manager ($133,700), Human Resources Manager ($118,070), Project Management Specialist ($106,970). 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 business administration 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 business administration?

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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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.