Best Statistics Schools Near Hobbs, NM (2026)

Hobbs, New Mexico has 2 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $9,236 to $24,451 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 statistics-related role is Data Scientist at a median $95,850 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Statistics Schools to Hobbs

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer statistics 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.

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


Statistics Wages Near Hobbs

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New Mexico, statewide)
Statistician$84,330
Data Scientist$95,850
ActuaryN/A

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Hobbs, NM?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Hobbs. The closest is The University of Texas Permian Basin in Odessa, TX (75.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas Tech University (95.0 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles in New Mexico?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles in New Mexico are: Data Scientist ($95,850), Statistician ($84,330). 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 statistics 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 statistics?

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

Data verified: August 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.