Best Online Healthcare Administration Programs in Espanola, NM (2026)

Espanola, New Mexico has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs, with tuition ranging from $2,145 to $15,783 per year for indexed programs. Espanola has a population of about 10,472. Median household income is $47,664 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New Mexico, the top-earning healthcare administration-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $124,300 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Healthcare Administration Schools to Espanola

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer healthcare administration programs near Espanola. Distances are calculated from Espanola city center.

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

Healthcare Administration Wages Near Espanola

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.

Espanola at a Glance

Other Espanola-Area Cities With Healthcare Administration Programs

• Santa Fe, NM – 24.1 mi away (110,208 pop)
• Rio Rancho, NM – 60.9 mi away (96,028 pop)
• Albuquerque, NM – 70.1 mi away (759,517 pop)
• Los Lunas, NM – 91.4 mi away (66,411 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare administration schools are near Espanola, NM?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs near Espanola. The closest is Santa Fe Community College in Santa Fe, NM (27.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Brookline College-Albuquerque (72.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare administration roles in New Mexico?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare administration-related roles in New Mexico are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($124,300), Administrative Services Manager ($104,790), Compliance Officer ($67,990). Wages for Espanola workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Santa Fe instead of Espanola?

Santa Fe, NM is 24.1 miles from Espanola and has its own set of local healthcare administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Espanola an affordable place to study healthcare administration?

Espanola’s median household income of $47,664 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Espanola 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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Data verified: June 11, 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.