Clovis, New Mexico has a population of about 38,153. The city’s median household income is $54,029 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 4 accredited computer science programs within 100 miles of Clovis, with tuition ranging from $2,136 to $34,762 per year. In New Mexico, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $139,330 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer computer science programs. Distances are calculated from Clovis city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesalands Community College | Tucumcari, NM | 59.2 mi | $2,136 - $15,589 | – |
| West Texas A & M University | Canyon, TX | 82.0 mi | $9,101 - $23,383 | – |
| Wayland Baptist University | Plainview, TX | 85.3 mi | $23,186 - $34,762 | – |
| Texas Tech University | Lubbock, TX | 94.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Mexico schools on the New Mexico computer science page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (New Mexico, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $120,820 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $94,570 |
| Computer Network Architect | $113,070 |
| Database Administrator | $94,850 |
| Database Architect | $120,120 |
| Information Security Analyst | $133,780 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $64,280 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $47,540 |
| Web Developer | $60,010 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $57,680 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $139,330 |
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 | 38,153 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $54,029 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Computer Science-related employment in Curry County | 38 workers, 22 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 4 computer science programs within 100 miles of Clovis. The closest is Mesalands Community College in Tucumcari, NM (59.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Texas Tech University (94.2 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in New Mexico are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($139,330), Information Security Analyst ($133,780), Software Developer ($120,820). Wages for Clovis workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Plainview, TX is 85.5 miles from Clovis 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.
Clovis’s median household income of $54,029 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Clovis 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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