Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Farmington, NM (2026)
Farmington, New Mexico is home to about 46,339 residents. Median household income is $63,745 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New Mexico, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Technical Writer at a median $94,970 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Farmington
The 0 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 0 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Farmington. Distances are calculated from Farmington city center.
No Farmington-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Mexico schools on the New Mexico liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts Wages Near Farmington
Farmington is part of the Farmington, NM metro area (BLS area code 22140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Mexico statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,700 | NM statewide | $78,335 |
| Management Analyst | $79,440 | Farmington, NM | $90,582 |
| Technical Writer | $94,970 | NM statewide | $108,290 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $54,610 | NM statewide | $62,269 |
| Editor | $64,250 | NM statewide | $73,261 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $63,040 | Farmington, NM | $71,881 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $64,170 | Farmington, NM | $73,170 |
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.
Farmington at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 46,339 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $63,745 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 87.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Farmington-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- Gallup, NM – 91.2 mi away (24,172 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Farmington?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Farmington are: Technical Writer ($94,970), Management Analyst ($79,440), Public Relations Specialist ($68,700). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Mexico statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Gallup instead of Farmington?
Gallup, NM is 91.2 miles from Farmington and has its own set of local liberal arts programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Farmington an affordable place to study liberal arts?
Farmington’s median household income of $63,745 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Farmington 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.
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