Roswell, New Mexico has a population of about 47,823. The city’s median household income is $50,294 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 7 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Roswell, with tuition ranging from $1,176 to $30,369 per year for indexed programs. In New Mexico, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $122,180 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The 7 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 7 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Roswell. Distances are calculated from Roswell city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus | Roswell, NM | 4.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Southeast New Mexico College | Carlsbad, NM | 66.1 mi | $1,176 - $11,794 | – |
| Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College | Ruidoso, NM | 66.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| New Mexico State University-Alamogordo | Alamogordo, NM | 86.6 mi | $2,616 - $13,482 | – |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | Portales, NM | 87.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of the Southwest | Hobbs, NM | 88.0 mi | $16,670 - $30,369 | – |
| New Mexico Junior College | Hobbs, NM | 88.8 mi | $1,440 - $9,150 | – |
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 | 47,823 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $50,294 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 19.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Chaves County | 293 workers, 70 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 7 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Roswell. The closest is Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus in Roswell, NM (4.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is New Mexico Junior College (88.8 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
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 Roswell workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Carlsbad, NM is 68.9 miles from Roswell 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.
Roswell’s median household income of $50,294 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Roswell while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Mexico public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.
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