Best Online Engineering Programs in Gallup, NM (2026)

Gallup, New Mexico has 3 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $1,790 to $15,593 per year for indexed 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 engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $215,120 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Engineering Schools to Gallup

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer engineering 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

Navajo Technical University

Crownpoint, NM 35.7 miles from Gallup BOC Score 43.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $26,364
Avg net price $5,338/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

New Mexico State University-Grants

Grants, NM 56.5 miles from Gallup BOC Score 52.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,067
Avg net price $68/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

San Juan College

Farmington, NM 92.3 miles from Gallup BOC Score 53.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,513
Avg net price $5,769/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

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

#5

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, NM 123.5 miles from Gallup BOC Score 51.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,869
Avg net price $4,621/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 110

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus

Los Alamos, NM 138.6 miles from Gallup BOC Score 34.8
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,792
Avg net price $13,470/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Engineering Wages Near Gallup

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New Mexico, statewide)
Civil Engineer$103,900
Electrical Engineer$158,520
Mechanical Engineer$157,710
Chemical Engineer$158,190
Aerospace Engineer$132,850
Biomedical EngineerN/A
Environmental Engineer$108,360
Architectural and Engineering Manager$215,120

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)
Engineering-related employment in McKinley County30 workers, 7 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Gallup, NM?

Accredited schools offering engineering programs near Gallup are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in New Mexico are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($215,120), Electrical Engineer ($158,520), Chemical Engineer ($158,190). 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 engineering 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 engineering?

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

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Data verified: July 23, 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.