Southeast New Mexico College
Published tuition$1,176 - $11,794
Online programsYes
Best Online Social Work Programs in Carlsbad, NM (2026)
Carlsbad, New Mexico has 2 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $1,176 to $11,794 per year for indexed programs. Carlsbad has a population of about 31,813. Median household income is $78,277 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New Mexico, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $90,820 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Social Work Schools to Carlsbad
The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Carlsbad. Distances are calculated from Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Mexico schools on the New Mexico social work page.
Social Work Wages Near Carlsbad
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (New Mexico, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Worker | $56,160 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $65,930 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $65,640 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $90,820 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $81,290 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $46,340 |
| Community Health Worker | $54,830 |
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.
Carlsbad at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,813 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $78,277 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Social Work-related employment in Eddy County | 394 workers, 55 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Carlsbad-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Hobbs, NM – 66.6 mi away (41,021 pop)
- Roswell, NM – 68.9 mi away (49,540 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Carlsbad, NM?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering social work programs near Carlsbad. The closest is Southeast New Mexico College in Carlsbad, NM (2.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus (64.8 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying social work roles in New Mexico?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles in New Mexico are: Social Worker, All Other ($90,820), Social and Community Service Manager ($81,290), Healthcare Social Worker ($65,930). Wages for Carlsbad workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Hobbs instead of Carlsbad?
Hobbs, NM is 66.6 miles from Carlsbad and has its own set of local social work programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Carlsbad an affordable place to study social work?
Carlsbad’s median household income of $78,277 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Carlsbad 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.
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