Gallup, New Mexico has a population of about 21,333. The city’s median household income is $57,466 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Gallup, with tuition ranging from $1,790 to $13,178 per year for indexed programs. In New Mexico, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $100,100 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Gallup. Distances are calculated from Gallup city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus | Gallup, NM | 1.5 mi | $2,575 - $11,378 | – |
| Dine College | Tsaile, AZ | 59.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| San Juan College | Farmington, NM | 92.4 mi | $1,790 - $13,178 | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Mexico schools on the New Mexico psychology page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (New Mexico, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $73,860 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A |
| School Psychologist | $100,100 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $76,490 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $67,990 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $70,770 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $66,090 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $65,600 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,333 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $57,466 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Psychology-related employment in McKinley County | 1,305 workers, 207 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Gallup. The closest is University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus in Gallup, NM (1.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is San Juan College (92.4 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in New Mexico are: School Psychologist ($100,100), Educational and Career Counselor ($76,490), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($73,860). Wages for Gallup workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Farmington, NM is 91.2 miles from Gallup 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.
Gallup’s median household income of $57,466 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gallup while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Mexico public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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.
Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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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