Best Online Elementary Education Programs in Gallup, NM (2026)

Gallup, New Mexico has 3 accredited schools offering elementary education programs. Gallup has a population of about 21,333. Median household income is $57,466 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New Mexico, the top-earning elementary education-related role is Secondary School Teacher at a median $75,900 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Elementary Education Schools to Gallup

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

#1

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Albuquerque, NM 123.3 miles from Gallup BOC Score 50.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,792
Avg net price $15,489/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Socorro, NM 144.9 miles from Gallup BOC Score 74.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,489
Avg net price $9,873/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Northern New Mexico College

Espanola, NM 153.7 miles from Gallup BOC Score 46.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,112
Avg net price $7,276/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Western New Mexico University

Silver City, NM 191.2 miles from Gallup BOC Score 40.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,095
Avg net price $8,522/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

New Mexico Highlands University

Las Vegas, NM 198.4 miles from Gallup BOC Score 41.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,937
Avg net price $14,838/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Las Cruces, NM 248.4 miles from Gallup BOC Score 50.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,067
Avg net price $8,889/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

Portales, NM 320.2 miles from Gallup BOC Score 44.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,550
Avg net price $4,904/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of the Southwest

Hobbs, NM 370.0 miles from Gallup 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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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 elementary education page.


Elementary Education Wages Near Gallup

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New Mexico, statewide)
Elementary School Teacher$74,550
Middle School Teacher$75,240
Secondary School Teacher$75,900
Teaching Assistant$35,900

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.


Gallup at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,333Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,466Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited elementary education schools are near Gallup, NM?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near Gallup. The closest is Dine College in Tsaile, AZ (59.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is San Juan College (92.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles in New Mexico are: Secondary School Teacher ($75,900), Middle School Teacher ($75,240), Elementary School Teacher ($74,550). Wages for Gallup workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Farmington instead of Gallup?

Farmington, NM is 91.2 miles from Gallup and has its own set of local elementary education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Gallup an affordable place to study elementary education?

Gallup’s median household income of $57,466 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gallup 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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Other Programs Available in Gallup

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Gallup:

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.