Best Online Graphic Design Programs in Gallup, NM (2026)

Gallup, New Mexico has 4 accredited schools offering graphic design 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 graphic design-related role is Graphic Designer at a median $56,730 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Graphic Design Schools to Gallup

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

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

#2

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

#3

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

#4

Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe, NM 154.8 miles from Gallup BOC Score 46.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,005
Avg net price $11,067/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 86

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

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

#6

New Mexico State University-Alamogordo

Alamogordo, NM 241.3 miles from Gallup BOC Score 38.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,067
Avg net price $7,369/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

Las Cruces, NM 251.9 miles from Gallup BOC Score 48.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,067
Avg net price $6,048/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus

Roswell, NM 284.8 miles from Gallup BOC Score 54.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,550
Avg net price $3,645/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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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 graphic design page.


Graphic Design Wages Near Gallup

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New Mexico, statewide)
Graphic Designer$56,730
Art DirectorN/A
Web and Digital Interface Designer$53,300
Special Effects Artist and Animator$54,000

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 graphic design schools are near Gallup, NM?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering graphic design programs near Gallup. The closest is University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus in Gallup, NM (1.6 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 graphic design roles in New Mexico?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying graphic design-related roles in New Mexico are: Graphic Designer ($56,730), Special Effects Artist and Animator ($54,000), Web and Digital Interface Designer ($53,300). 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 graphic design 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 graphic design?

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.