Best Electrical Engineering Schools Near Socorro, TX (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Socorro, Texas has 3 accredited schools offering electrical engineering 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 Texas, the top-earning electrical engineering-related role is Computer Hardware Engineers at a median $163,860 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Electrical Engineering Schools to Socorro

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer electrical engineering programs near Socorro, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Socorro 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 Socorro. 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

The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, TX 17.0 miles from Socorro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,923
Avg net price $9,403/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 114

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

The University of Texas Permian Basin

Odessa, TX 231.5 miles from Socorro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,073
Avg net price $12,723/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX 288.4 miles from Socorro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,454
Avg net price $19,070/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 168

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

West Texas A & M University

Canyon, TX 341.0 miles from Socorro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,741
Avg net price $19,487/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX 473.1 miles from Socorro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,040
Avg net price $20,783/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX 475.8 miles from Socorro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,131
Avg net price $10,836/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 120

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, TX 482.1 miles from Socorro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,955
Avg net price $21,145/yr
Tuition
In‑state$37,434
Out‑of‑state$37,434
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 51

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

#8

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX 508.2 miles from Socorro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,906
Avg net price $16,805/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 132

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Electrical Engineering 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)
Electrical Engineers $103,180 El Paso, TX $114,772
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $106,560 El Paso, TX $118,532
Computer Hardware Engineers $163,860 TX statewide $182,269
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,680 El Paso, TX $69,722
Electrical and Electronics Drafters $80,620 TX statewide $89,677
Architectural and Engineering Managers $144,360 El Paso, TX $160,578
Mechanical Engineers $91,430 El Paso, TX $101,702
Engineers, All Other $108,240 El Paso, TX $120,400

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited electrical engineering schools are near Socorro, TX?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering electrical engineering programs near Socorro. The closest is El Paso Community College in El Paso, TX (11.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is New Mexico State University-Main Campus (53.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying electrical engineering roles near Socorro?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying electrical engineering-related roles near Socorro are: Computer Hardware Engineers ($163,860), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($144,360), Engineers, All Other ($108,240). 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 El Paso instead of Socorro?

El Paso, TX is 17.6 miles from Socorro and has its own set of local electrical engineering 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 electrical engineering?

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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Other Programs Available in Socorro

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

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.

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