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Best Online Psychology Programs in Espanola, NM (2026)
Espanola, New Mexico has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $2,145 to $26,450 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 psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $124,800 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Espanola
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology 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.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Mexico schools on the New Mexico psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Espanola
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (New Mexico, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $124,800 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A |
| School Psychologist | $110,360 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $77,880 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $70,630 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $74,100 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $65,930 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $65,640 |
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) |
| Psychology-related employment in Rio Arriba County | 525 workers, 188 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Espanola-Area Cities With Psychology 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 psychology schools are near Espanola, NM?
Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Espanola are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles in New Mexico?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in New Mexico are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($124,800), School Psychologist ($110,360), Educational and Career Counselor ($77,880). 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 psychology 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 psychology?
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: July 23, 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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