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Best Online Education Programs in Hobbs, NM (2026)
Hobbs, New Mexico has 1 accredited school offering education 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 education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $109,480 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Hobbs
The 1 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 1 schools in our directory that offer education 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.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Mexico schools on the New Mexico education page.
Education Wages Near Hobbs
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (New Mexico, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $75,900 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $74,550 |
| Middle School Teacher | $75,240 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $64,830 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $107,720 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $109,480 |
| Tutor | $36,660 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $77,880 |
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
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,887 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $65,691 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 16.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Education-related employment in Lea County | 87 workers, 7 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Hobbs-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Carlsbad, NM – 66.6 mi away (33,008 pop)
- Odessa, TX – 75.5 mi away (149,088 pop)
- Midland, TX – 78.0 mi away (142,680 pop)
- Roswell, NM – 91.0 mi away (49,540 pop)
- Lubbock, TX – 93.7 mi away (261,076 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Hobbs, NM?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering education programs near Hobbs. The closest is Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX (94.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas Tech University (94.3 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles in New Mexico?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in New Mexico are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($109,480), Education Administrator, K-12 ($107,720), Educational and Career Counselor ($77,880). 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.
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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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