Best Software Engineering Schools Near Gallup, NM (2026)

Gallup, New Mexico is home to about 21,333 residents. Median household income is $57,466 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New Mexico, the top-earning software engineering-related role is Computer and Information Systems Managers at a median $137,730 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Software Engineering Schools to Gallup

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer software engineering programs near Gallup, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Gallup city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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


Software Engineering Wages Near Gallup

Occupation Median Annual Wage (New Mexico, statewide)
Software Developers $124,520
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $116,580
Computer Programmers $83,750
Web Developers $68,120
Computer and Information Systems Managers $137,730
Computer Occupations, All Other $127,090
Computer Network Architects $109,080
Computer Systems Analysts $98,220

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.


Gallup at a Glance

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying software engineering roles in New Mexico?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying software engineering-related roles in New Mexico are: Computer and Information Systems Managers ($137,730), Computer Occupations, All Other ($127,090), Software Developers ($124,520). Wages for Gallup workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Farmington instead of Gallup?

Farmington, NM is 91.2 miles from Gallup and has its own set of local software engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Gallup an affordable place to study software engineering?

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.

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: September 5, 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.