Best Online Computer Science Programs in Espanola, NM (2026)

Espanola, New Mexico has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $2,004 to $26,450 per year for indexed programs. Espanola has a population of about 10,472. Median household income is $47,664 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New Mexico, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $137,730 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Espanola

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Espanola, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Espanola 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:

  • 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 Espanola. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus

Los Alamos, NM 16.3 miles from Espanola BOC Score 34.8
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,792
Avg net price $13,470/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe, NM 27.9 miles from Espanola BOC Score 46.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,005
Avg net price $11,067/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 86

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of New Mexico-Taos Campus

Ranchos de Taos, NM 35.5 miles from Espanola BOC Score 41.4
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,792
Avg net price $9,165/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Albuquerque, NM 70.5 miles from Espanola BOC Score 50.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,792
Avg net price $15,489/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, NM 71.4 miles from Espanola BOC Score 51.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,869
Avg net price $4,621/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 110

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

New Mexico State University-Grants

Grants, NM 115.3 miles from Espanola BOC Score 52.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,067
Avg net price $68/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

San Juan College

Farmington, NM 128.4 miles from Espanola BOC Score 53.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,513
Avg net price $5,769/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Mesalands Community College

Tucumcari, NM 143.1 miles from Espanola BOC Score 42.7
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,272
Avg net price $9,445/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Mexico schools on the New Mexico computer science page.


Computer Science Wages Near Espanola

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New Mexico, statewide)
Software Developer$124,520
Computer Systems Analyst$98,220
Computer Network Architect$109,080
Database Administrator$98,450
Database Architect$117,950
Information Security Analyst$130,070
Computer Network Support Specialist$64,550
Computer User Support Specialist$53,280
Web Developer$68,120
Web and Digital Interface Designer$53,300
Computer and Information Systems Manager$137,730

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.


Espanola at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population10,472Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,664Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Computer Science-related employment in Rio Arriba County50 workers, 10 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Espanola, NM?

Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Espanola are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles in New Mexico?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in New Mexico are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($137,730), Information Security Analyst ($130,070), Software Developer ($124,520). Wages for Espanola workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Santa Fe instead of Espanola?

Santa Fe, NM is 24.1 miles from Espanola 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 Espanola an affordable place to study computer science?

Espanola’s median household income of $47,664 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Espanola 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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Other Programs Available in Espanola

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Espanola:

Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.