Best Online Counseling Programs in Socorro, TX (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Socorro, Texas has 3 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $8,147 to $25,271 per year for indexed programs. Socorro has a population of about 36,237. Median household income is $52,100 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 10.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the El Paso, TX metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $71,500 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Socorro

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Socorro. Distances are calculated from Socorro city center.

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 Socorro. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

El Paso Community College

El Paso, TX 11.3 miles from Socorro BOC Score46.5
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Online programsYes

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#2

The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, TX 16.8 miles from Socorro BOC Score57.8
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Online programsYes

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#3

New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Las Cruces, NM 55.7 miles from Socorro BOC Score50.2
Published tuition$8,147 - $25,271
Online programsYes

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

Counseling Wages Near Socorro

Socorro is part of the El Paso, TX metro area (BLS area code 21340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$62,510El Paso, TX$69,533
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$70,810El Paso, TX$78,765
Marriage and Family Therapist$46,300TX statewide$51,502
Rehabilitation Counselor$48,120El Paso, TX$53,526
Counselor, All Other$43,320El Paso, TX$48,187
Social and Community Service Manager$71,500El Paso, TX$79,533

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.

Socorro at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population36,237Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$52,100Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+10.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Counseling-related employment in El Paso County13,379 workers, 711 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Socorro, TX?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Socorro. The closest is El Paso Community College in El Paso, TX (11.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is New Mexico State University-Main Campus (55.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Socorro?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Socorro are: Social and Community Service Manager ($71,500), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($70,810), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($62,510). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Las Cruces instead of Socorro?

Las Cruces, NM is 56.8 miles from Socorro and has its own set of local counseling programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Socorro an affordable place to study counseling?

Socorro’s median household income of $52,100 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Socorro 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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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.

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