Best Government Contracting Schools Near Farmington, NM (2026)

Farmington, New Mexico is home to about 46,339 residents. Median household income is $63,745 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New Mexico, the top-earning government contracting-related role is Purchasing Managers at a median $134,790 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Government Contracting Schools to Farmington

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer government contracting programs near Farmington, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Farmington city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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


Government Contracting Wages Near Farmington

Farmington is part of the Farmington, NM metro area (BLS area code 22140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Mexico statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Purchasing Managers $134,790 NM statewide $153,694
Management Analysts $79,440 Farmington, NM $90,582
Compliance Officers $62,690 Farmington, NM $71,482
Logisticians $98,430 NM statewide $112,235
Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,780 Farmington, NM $88,689
Administrative Services Managers $105,770 Farmington, NM $120,604
Cost Estimators $62,530 Farmington, NM $71,300
General and Operations Managers $95,170 Farmington, NM $108,518

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.


Farmington at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 46,339 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $63,745 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 87.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying government contracting roles near Farmington?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying government contracting-related roles near Farmington are: Purchasing Managers ($134,790), Administrative Services Managers ($105,770), Logisticians ($98,430). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Mexico statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Gallup instead of Farmington?

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

Is Farmington an affordable place to study government contracting?

Farmington’s median household income of $63,745 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Farmington 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 Farmington

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Data verified: September 7, 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.