Best Social Work Schools Near Hobbs, NM (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Hobbs, New Mexico has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $2,731 to $13,784 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 accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near Hobbs, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Hobbs city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Southeast New Mexico College

Carlsbad, NM 67.3 miles from Hobbs
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
38.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 18%
Avg net price $5,734/yr
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  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus

Roswell, NM 88.9 miles from Hobbs
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,550
Avg net price $3,645/yr
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  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Mesalands Community College

Tucumcari, NM 171.9 miles from Hobbs
  • 2 year
42.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,272
Avg net price $9,445/yr
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  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Las Cruces, NM 211.6 miles from Hobbs
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,067
Avg net price $8,889/yr
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  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 121

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Northern New Mexico College

Espanola, NM 281.1 miles from Hobbs
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,112
Avg net price $7,276/yr
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  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Western New Mexico University

Silver City, NM 297.7 miles from Hobbs
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,095
Avg net price $8,522/yr
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  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 45

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#7

San Juan College

Farmington, NM 398.5 miles from Hobbs
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,513
Avg net price $5,769/yr
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  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Social Work Wages Near Hobbs

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.

Hobbs at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 39,887 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $65,691 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 16.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Social Work-related employment in Lea County 639 workers, 76 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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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 (92.0 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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Other Programs Available in Hobbs

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Hobbs:

Data verified: September 6, 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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