Best Online Education Programs in Hobbs, NM (2026)

Hobbs, New Mexico has a population of about 39,887. The city’s median household income is $65,691 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 10 accredited schools offering education programs near Hobbs, with tuition ranging from $1,176 to $40,493 per year for indexed programs. In New Mexico, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $105,350 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Education Schools to Hobbs

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 10 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Hobbs. Distances are calculated from Hobbs city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
New Mexico Junior CollegeHobbs, NM2.5 mi$1,440 - $9,150
University of the SouthwestHobbs, NM3.6 mi$16,670 - $30,369
Southeast New Mexico CollegeCarlsbad, NM67.3 mi$1,176 - $11,794
South Plains CollegeLevelland, TX74.5 miContact school for pricing
Odessa CollegeOdessa, TX74.8 miContact school for pricing
The University of Texas Permian BasinOdessa, TX75.5 miContact school for pricing
Midland CollegeMidland, TX78.2 mi$3,030 - $12,519
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell CampusRoswell, NM88.9 miContact school for pricing
Lubbock Christian UniversityLubbock, TX92.0 mi$27,298 - $40,493
Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX95.0 miContact school for pricing

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


Education Wages Near Hobbs

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New Mexico, statewide)
Secondary School Teacher$66,960
Elementary School Teacher$65,510
Middle School Teacher$73,520
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$62,460
Education Administrator, K-12$101,870
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$105,350
Tutor$35,180
Educational and Career Counselor$76,490

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.


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)
Education-related employment in Lea County87 workers, 7 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Hobbs, NM?

Our directory has 10 accredited schools offering education programs near Hobbs. The closest is New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs, NM (2.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Texas Tech University (95.0 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles in New Mexico?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in New Mexico are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($105,350), Education Administrator, K-12 ($101,870), Educational and Career Counselor ($76,490). 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 education 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 education?

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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.