Albuquerque, New Mexico has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Albuquerque has a population of about 562,488. Median household income is $65,604 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Albuquerque, NM metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $139,530 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Computer Science Schools to Albuquerque
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Albuquerque, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Albuquerque city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Albuquerque.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,792
Avg net price
$15,489/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 128
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,869
Avg net price
$4,621/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Mexico schools on the New Mexico computer science page.
Computer Science Wages Near Albuquerque
Albuquerque is part of the Albuquerque, NM metro area (BLS area code 10740). 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) |
| Software Developer |
$123,700 |
Albuquerque, NM |
$129,529 |
| Computer Systems Analyst |
$98,220 |
Albuquerque, NM |
$102,848 |
| Computer Network Architect |
$109,080 |
Albuquerque, NM |
$114,220 |
| Database Administrator |
$98,450 |
Albuquerque, NM |
$103,089 |
| Database Architect |
$121,790 |
Albuquerque, NM |
$127,529 |
| Information Security Analyst |
$129,560 |
Albuquerque, NM |
$135,665 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist |
$62,410 |
Albuquerque, NM |
$65,351 |
| Computer User Support Specialist |
$51,710 |
Albuquerque, NM |
$54,147 |
| Web Developer |
$77,920 |
Albuquerque, NM |
$81,592 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer |
$58,180 |
Albuquerque, NM |
$60,921 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager |
$139,530 |
Albuquerque, NM |
$146,105 |
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.
Albuquerque at a Glance
| Metric |
Value |
Source |
| Population |
562,488 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income |
$65,604 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ |
38.7% |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) |
95.5 (below U.S. average) |
BEA RPP 2024 |
| Computer Science-related employment in Bernalillo County |
4,041 workers, 680 establishments |
BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited computer science schools are near Albuquerque, NM?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Albuquerque. The closest is University of New Mexico-Main Campus in Albuquerque, NM (2.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (73.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Albuquerque?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Albuquerque are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($139,530), Information Security Analyst ($129,560), Software Developer ($123,700). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Mexico statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Rio Rancho instead of Albuquerque?
Rio Rancho, NM is 12.9 miles from Albuquerque and has its own set of local computer science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Albuquerque an affordable place to study computer science?
Albuquerque’s median household income of $65,604 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Albuquerque 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: September 6, 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.
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