Best Online Healthcare Programs in Espanola, NM (2026)

Espanola, New Mexico has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs, with tuition ranging from $2,004 to $16,135 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-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $124,300 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Schools to Espanola

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

#1

University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus

Los Alamos, NM 16.3 miles from Espanola BOC Score 34.8
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,792
Avg net price $13,470/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe, NM 27.9 miles from Espanola 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
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 86

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of New Mexico-Taos Campus

Ranchos de Taos, NM 35.5 miles from Espanola BOC Score 41.4
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,792
Avg net price $9,165/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Luna Community College

Las Vegas, NM 53.0 miles from Espanola BOC Score 43.4
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,461
Avg net price $4,595/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM 68.8 miles from Espanola BOC Score 53.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,917
Avg net price $21,084/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Carrington College-Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM 69.5 miles from Espanola BOC Score 40.9
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,718
Avg net price $49,030/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Albuquerque, NM 70.5 miles from Espanola BOC Score 50.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, NM 71.4 miles from Espanola 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

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


Healthcare Wages Near Espanola

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New Mexico, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$124,300
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$42,000
Medical Records Specialist$57,470
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$44,230
Healthcare Social Worker$65,930
Epidemiologist$79,980

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

MetricValueSource
Population10,472Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,664Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare-related employment in Rio Arriba County1,300 workers, 209 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Espanola, NM?

Accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Espanola are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in New Mexico are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($124,300), Epidemiologist ($79,980), Healthcare Social Worker ($65,930). 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 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?

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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Other Programs Available in Espanola

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

Data verified: July 23, 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.