Best Machine Learning Schools Near Alamogordo, NM (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Alamogordo, New Mexico has 5 accredited schools offering machine learning programs, with tuition ranging from $1,372 to $9,907 per year for indexed programs. Alamogordo has a population of about 31,063. Median household income is $52,515 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New Mexico, the top-earning machine learning-related role is Computer and Information Research Scientist at a median $165,690 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Machine Learning Schools to Alamogordo

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer machine learning programs near Alamogordo, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Alamogordo 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 Alamogordo. 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 Ruidoso Branch Community College

Ruidoso, NM 36.0 miles from Alamogordo
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
49.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,550
Avg net price $2,042/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,372
Out‑of‑state$3,268
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

Las Cruces, NM 58.0 miles from Alamogordo
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,067
Avg net price $6,048/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Las Cruces, NM 62.0 miles from Alamogordo
  • 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

#4

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Socorro, NM 98.2 miles from Alamogordo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,489
Avg net price $9,873/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, NM 156.0 miles from Alamogordo
  • 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

#6

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Albuquerque, NM 156.6 miles from Alamogordo
  • 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

#7

New Mexico Junior College

Hobbs, NM 161.6 miles from Alamogordo
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
35.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,233
Avg net price $6,524/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

Portales, NM 175.1 miles from Alamogordo
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Machine Learning Wages Near Alamogordo

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New Mexico, statewide)
Computer and Information Research Scientist$165,690
Data Scientist$95,850
Software Developer$124,520
Statistician$84,330

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.

Alamogordo at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,063Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$52,515Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited machine learning schools are near Alamogordo, NM?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering machine learning programs near Alamogordo. The closest is Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College in Ruidoso, NM (36.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is El Paso Community College (80.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying machine learning roles in New Mexico?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying machine learning-related roles in New Mexico are: Computer and Information Research Scientist ($165,690), Software Developer ($124,520), Data Scientist ($95,850). Wages for Alamogordo workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Las Cruces instead of Alamogordo?

Las Cruces, NM is 61.6 miles from Alamogordo and has its own set of local machine learning programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Alamogordo an affordable place to study machine learning?

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.

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 Alamogordo

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

Data verified: August 31, 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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