Best Online Social Work Programs in Hobbs, NM (2026)

Hobbs, New Mexico has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $1,176 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 social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $90,820 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Hobbs

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Hobbs. Distances are calculated from Hobbs city center.

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

Social Work Wages Near Hobbs

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

Other Hobbs-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Carlsbad, NM – 66.6 mi away (33,008 pop)
• Odessa, TX – 75.5 mi away (149,088 pop)
• Midland, TX – 78.0 mi away (142,680 pop)
• Roswell, NM – 91.0 mi away (49,540 pop)
• Lubbock, TX – 93.7 mi away (261,076 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Hobbs, NM?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Hobbs. The closest is Southeast New Mexico College in Carlsbad, NM (67.3 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 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 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 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 Hobbs an affordable place to study social work?

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.