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

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Hobbs, New Mexico has 4 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $3,030 to $12,519 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 computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $137,730 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Hobbs

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer computer science 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

The University of Texas Permian Basin

Odessa, TX 76.1 miles from Hobbs BOC Score51.6
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#2

Midland College

Midland, TX 78.1 miles from Hobbs BOC Score60.2
Published tuition$3,030 - $12,519
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#3

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus

Roswell, NM 88.8 miles from Hobbs BOC Score54.6
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#4

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX 94.3 miles from Hobbs BOC Score71.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Mexico schools on the New Mexico computer science page.

Computer Science Wages Near Hobbs

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.

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)
Computer Science-related employment in Lea County14 workers, 6 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Hobbs. The closest is The University of Texas Permian Basin in Odessa, TX (76.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas Tech University (94.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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 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 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 Hobbs an affordable place to study computer science?

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.

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