Best Online Psychology Programs in Hobbs, NM (2026)

Hobbs, New Mexico has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $16,670 to $40,493 per year for indexed programs. Hobbs has a population of about 39,887. Median household income is $65,691 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.6% 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 Hobbs

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Hobbs. Distances are calculated from Hobbs 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 Hobbs. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of the Southwest

Hobbs, NM 3.6 miles from Hobbs BOC Score35.6
Published tuition$16,670 - $30,369
Online programsYes

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#2

South Plains College

Levelland, TX 73.8 miles from Hobbs BOC Score35.2
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#3

Odessa College

Odessa, TX 74.8 miles from Hobbs BOC Score51.5
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#4

The University of Texas Permian Basin

Odessa, TX 76.1 miles from Hobbs BOC Score51.6
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#5

Lubbock Christian University

Lubbock, TX 91.8 miles from Hobbs BOC Score46.2
Published tuition$27,298 - $40,493
Online programsYes

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


Psychology Wages Near Hobbs

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New Mexico, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$124,800
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/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.


Hobbs at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population39,887Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$65,691Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Psychology-related employment in Lea County994 workers, 116 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Hobbs, NM?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Hobbs. The closest is University of the Southwest in Hobbs, NM (3.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lubbock Christian University (91.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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 Hobbs workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Carlsbad instead of Hobbs?

Carlsbad, NM is 66.6 miles from Hobbs 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 Hobbs an affordable place to study psychology?

Hobbs’s median household income of $65,691 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hobbs 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.