Northern New Mexico College
Published tuition$6,400 - $17,529
Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in Espanola, NM (2026)
Espanola, New Mexico has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $2,004 to $17,529 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 nursing-related role is Nurse Practitioner at a median $137,520 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Espanola
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Espanola. Distances are calculated from Espanola city center.
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.
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus
Published tuition$2,214 - $15,550
Online programs--
Santa Fe Community College
Published tuition$2,145 - $15,783
Online programsYes
University of New Mexico-Taos Campus
Published tuition$2,004 - $16,135
Online programs--
Luna Community College
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Mexico schools on the New Mexico nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Espanola
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (New Mexico, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $94,340 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,330 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $129,370 |
| Nurse Midwife | $123,350 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $137,520 |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,390 |
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
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,472 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $47,664 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 18.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Espanola-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Santa Fe, NM – 24.1 mi away (110,208 pop)
- Rio Rancho, NM – 60.9 mi away (96,028 pop)
- Albuquerque, NM – 70.1 mi away (759,517 pop)
- Los Lunas, NM – 91.4 mi away (66,411 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Espanola, NM?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Espanola. The closest is Northern New Mexico College in Espanola, NM (0.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Luna Community College (53.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles in New Mexico?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in New Mexico are: Nurse Practitioner ($137,520), Nurse Anesthetist ($129,370), Nurse Midwife ($123,350). 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 nursing 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 nursing?
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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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.