Best History Schools Near Roswell, NM (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Roswell, New Mexico has 1 accredited school offering history programs. Roswell has a population of about 47,823. Median household income is $50,294 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New Mexico, the top-earning history-related role is History Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $83,700 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest History Schools to Roswell

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

Portales, NM 87.6 miles from Roswell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,550
Avg net price $4,904/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Las Cruces, NM 149.5 miles from Roswell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,067
Avg net price $8,889/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 121

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

New Mexico Highlands University

Las Vegas, NM 158.6 miles from Roswell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
41.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,937
Avg net price $14,838/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, NM 167.8 miles from Roswell
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.8 BOC Score
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: 125

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Albuquerque, NM 168.0 miles from Roswell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.2 BOC Score
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: 128

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Western New Mexico University

Silver City, NM 221.2 miles from Roswell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.0 BOC Score
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: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

History Wages Near Roswell

Occupation Median Annual Wage (New Mexico, statewide)
Historians $66,790
Archivists N/A
Curators $63,690
Museum Technicians and Conservators $56,670
History Teachers, Postsecondary $83,700
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,900
Writers and Authors N/A
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $62,530

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.

Roswell at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 47,823 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $50,294 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 19.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited history schools are near Roswell, NM?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering history programs near Roswell. The closest is Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus in Portales, NM (87.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (87.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying history-related roles in New Mexico are: History Teachers, Postsecondary ($83,700), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($75,900), Historians ($66,790). Wages for Roswell workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Carlsbad instead of Roswell?

Carlsbad, NM is 68.9 miles from Roswell and has its own set of local history programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Roswell an affordable place to study history?

Roswell’s median household income of $50,294 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Roswell 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 Roswell

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

Data verified: September 5, 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.

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