Alamogordo, New Mexico has a population of about 31,063. The city’s median household income is $52,515 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited healthcare programs within 100 miles of Alamogordo, with tuition ranging from $2,616 to $13,482 per year. In New Mexico, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $121,580 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer healthcare programs. Distances are calculated from Alamogordo city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State University-Alamogordo | Alamogordo, NM | 3.3 mi | $2,616 - $13,482 | – |
| Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College | Ruidoso, NM | 36.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| New Mexico State University-Dona Ana | Las Cruces, NM | 62.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Western Technical College | El Paso, TX | 74.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Western Technical College | El Paso, TX | 74.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Mexico schools on the New Mexico healthcare page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (New Mexico, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $121,580 |
| Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar | $41,240 |
| Medical Records Specialist | $50,340 |
| Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant | $41,810 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $66,090 |
| Epidemiologist | $81,120 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
| 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) |
| Healthcare-related employment in Otero County | 3,054 workers, 196 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 healthcare programs within 100 miles of Alamogordo. The closest is New Mexico State University-Alamogordo in Alamogordo, NM (3.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Western Technical College (74.5 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in New Mexico are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($121,580), Epidemiologist ($81,120), Healthcare Social Worker ($66,090). Wages for Alamogordo workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Las Cruces, NM is 61.6 miles from Alamogordo and has its own set of local healthcare programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
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.
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