Best Geography Schools Near Alamogordo, NM (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Alamogordo, New Mexico has 1 accredited school offering geography programs. Alamogordo has a population of about 31,063. Median household income is $52,515 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New Mexico, the top-earning geography-related role is Computer Occupations, All Other at a median $127,090 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Geography Schools to Alamogordo

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Las Cruces, NM 62.0 miles from Alamogordo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.2 BOC Score
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: 121

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Western New Mexico University

Silver City, NM 134.9 miles from Alamogordo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.0 BOC Score
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: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, NM 156.0 miles from Alamogordo
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.8 BOC Score
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: 125

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Albuquerque, NM 156.6 miles from Alamogordo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.2 BOC Score
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: 128

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute

Albuquerque, NM 163.4 miles from Alamogordo
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $27,660
Avg net price $5,181/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Navajo Technical University

Crownpoint, NM 230.5 miles from Alamogordo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.0 BOC Score
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: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

San Juan College

Farmington, NM 296.3 miles from Alamogordo
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.0 BOC Score
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: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Geography Wages Near Alamogordo

Occupation Median Annual Wage (New Mexico, statewide)
Geographers N/A
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $79,200
Surveyors $74,230
Urban and Regional Planners $77,710
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $88,530
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary $89,060
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $86,630
Computer Occupations, All Other $127,090

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.

Alamogordo at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 31,063 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $52,515 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 25.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited geography schools are near Alamogordo, NM?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering geography programs near Alamogordo. The closest is New Mexico State University-Main Campus in Las Cruces, NM (62.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is New Mexico State University-Main Campus (62.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying geography-related roles in New Mexico are: Computer Occupations, All Other ($127,090), Geography Teachers, Postsecondary ($89,060), Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers ($88,530). Wages for Alamogordo workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Las Cruces instead of Alamogordo?

Las Cruces, NM is 61.6 miles from Alamogordo and has its own set of local geography programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Alamogordo an affordable place to study geography?

Alamogordo’s median household income of $52,515 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Alamogordo 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 Alamogordo

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

Data verified: September 5, 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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