Best Philosophy Schools Near Espanola, NM (2026)

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

Espanola, New Mexico has 2 accredited schools offering philosophy 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 philosophy-related role is Lawyers at a median $119,680 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Philosophy Schools to Espanola

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer philosophy 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.

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

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#1

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Albuquerque, NM 70.8 miles from Espanola
  • 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

#2

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, NM 71.7 miles from Espanola
  • 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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#3

New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Las Cruces, NM 260.2 miles from Espanola
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 121

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Philosophy Wages Near Espanola

Occupation Median Annual Wage (New Mexico, statewide)
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary N/A
Writers and Authors N/A
Lawyers $119,680
Clergy $64,100
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,900
Editors $64,250
Management Analysts $93,180

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited philosophy schools are near Espanola, NM?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering philosophy programs near Espanola. The closest is University of New Mexico-Main Campus in Albuquerque, NM (70.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Central New Mexico Community College (71.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying philosophy-related roles in New Mexico are: Lawyers ($119,680), Management Analysts ($93,180), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($75,900). 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 philosophy 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 philosophy?

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: 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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