Best Online Education Programs in Socorro, TX (2026)
Socorro, Texas has a population of about 36,237. The city’s 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 education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $93,100 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Education Schools to Socorro
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer education programs. Distances are calculated from Socorro city center.
No Socorro-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas education page.
Education 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $60,000 | El Paso, TX | $66,741 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,810 | El Paso, TX | $69,867 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,480 | El Paso, TX | $68,387 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $63,860 | El Paso, TX | $71,034 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $81,440 | El Paso, TX | $90,590 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $93,100 | El Paso, TX | $103,560 |
| Tutor | $27,140 | El Paso, TX | $30,189 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $72,690 | El Paso, TX | $80,857 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,237 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $52,100 | Census 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 |
| Education-related employment in El Paso County | 3,757 workers, 188 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Socorro-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Las Cruces, NM – 56.8 mi away (134,050 pop)
- Alamogordo, NM – 87.8 mi away (32,782 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Socorro?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Socorro are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($93,100), Education Administrator, K-12 ($81,440), Educational and Career Counselor ($72,690). 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 education 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 education?
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.