Best Online Data Analytics Programs in Hobbs, NM (2026)

Hobbs, New Mexico has 3 accredited schools offering data analytics 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 data analytics-related role is Data Scientist at a median $95,850 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Data Analytics Schools to Hobbs

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer data analytics programs near Hobbs, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Hobbs 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 Hobbs. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

New Mexico Junior College

Hobbs, NM 2.4 miles from Hobbs BOC Score 35.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,233
Avg net price $6,524/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of the Southwest

Hobbs, NM 3.6 miles from Hobbs BOC Score 35.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,389
Avg net price $16,927/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Data Analytics Wages Near Hobbs

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New Mexico, statewide)
Data Scientist$95,850
Statistician$84,330
Operations Research Analyst$80,360
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$61,950

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data analytics schools are near Hobbs, NM?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering data analytics programs near Hobbs. The closest is University of the Southwest in Hobbs, NM (3.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas Tech University (94.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying data analytics roles in New Mexico?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying data analytics-related roles in New Mexico are: Data Scientist ($95,850), Statistician ($84,330), Operations Research Analyst ($80,360). 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 data analytics 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 data analytics?

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: July 30, 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.