Best Behavioral Health Science Schools Near Nacogdoches, TX

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Nacogdoches, Texas has 1 accredited school offering behavioral health science programs. Nacogdoches has a population of about 32,104. Median household income is $38,855 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning behavioral health science-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $76,520 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Behavioral Health Science Schools to Nacogdoches

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer behavioral health science programs near Nacogdoches, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches. 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

East Texas Baptist University

Marshall, TX 67.3 miles from Nacogdoches
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,788
Avg net price $23,911/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX 121.0 miles from Nacogdoches
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
81.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,097
Avg net price $21,315/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 233

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena, TX 137.7 miles from Nacogdoches
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
54.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,062
Avg net price $12,143/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,490
Out‑of‑state$6,690
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, TX 138.9 miles from Nacogdoches
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
95.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $90,232
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Houston, TX 139.3 miles from Nacogdoches
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
96.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $88,757
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Houston Christian University

Houston, TX 142.2 miles from Nacogdoches
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,933
Avg net price $20,629/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Houston-Clear Lake

Houston, TX 142.8 miles from Nacogdoches
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,004
Avg net price $15,563/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Baylor University

Waco, TX 145.4 miles from Nacogdoches
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 51%
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,793
Avg net price $41,104/yr
Tuition
In‑state$58,100
Out‑of‑state$58,100
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 141

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas behavioral health science page.

Behavioral Health Science Wages Near Nacogdoches

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$62,630
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$46,630
Social and Community Service Manager$76,520
Social and Human Service Assistant$45,860

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.

Nacogdoches at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population32,104Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$38,855Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited behavioral health science schools are near Nacogdoches, TX?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering behavioral health science programs near Nacogdoches. The closest is East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, TX (67.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is East Texas Baptist University (67.3 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying behavioral health science roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying behavioral health science-related roles in Texas are: Social and Community Service Manager ($76,520), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($62,630), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($46,630). Wages for Nacogdoches workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lufkin instead of Nacogdoches?

Lufkin, TX is 20.7 miles from Nacogdoches and has its own set of local behavioral health science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Nacogdoches an affordable place to study behavioral health science?

Nacogdoches’s median household income of $38,855 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Nacogdoches while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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 Nacogdoches

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

Data verified: August 31, 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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