Alamogordo, New Mexico has 2 accredited schools offering creative writing programs. Alamogordo has a population of about 31,063. Median household income is $52,515 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New Mexico, the top-earning creative writing-related role is English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $66,450 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Creative Writing Schools to Alamogordo
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer creative writing programs near Alamogordo, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Alamogordo 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 Alamogordo.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,067
Avg net price
$8,889/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 121
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
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
$24,505
Avg net price
$12,570/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 64%
- Programs offered: 8
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,005
Avg net price
$11,067/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$26,364
Avg net price
$5,338/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 59%
- Programs offered: 34
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,513
Avg net price
$5,769/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Mexico schools on the New Mexico creative writing page.
Creative Writing Wages Near Alamogordo
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (New Mexico, statewide) |
|---|
| Writer and Author | N/A |
| Editor | $64,250 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary | $66,450 |
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.
Alamogordo at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 31,063 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $52,515 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 25.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited creative writing schools are near Alamogordo, NM?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering creative writing programs near Alamogordo. The closest is New Mexico State University-Main Campus in Las Cruces, NM (62.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Texas at El Paso (83.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying creative writing roles in New Mexico?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying creative writing-related roles in New Mexico are: English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary ($66,450), Editor ($64,250). Wages for Alamogordo workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Las Cruces instead of Alamogordo?
Las Cruces, NM is 61.6 miles from Alamogordo and has its own set of local creative writing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Alamogordo an affordable place to study creative writing?
Alamogordo’s median household income of $52,515 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Alamogordo 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 1, 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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