Best Online Human Resources Programs in Socorro, TX (2026)

Socorro, Texas is home to about 36,237 residents. 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 human resources-related role is Human Resources Manager at a median $122,780 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Human Resources Schools to Socorro

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

#1

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso

El Paso, TX 13.6 miles from Socorro
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 90%
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Southwest University at El Paso

El Paso, TX 13.7 miles from Socorro BOC Score 52.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,648
Avg net price $16,906/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, TX 16.8 miles from Socorro BOC Score 57.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Western Technical College

El Paso, TX 19.2 miles from Socorro BOC Score 60.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,156
Avg net price $28,004/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Western Technical College

El Paso, TX 19.2 miles from Socorro BOC Score 49.2
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,156
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Sul Ross State University

Alpine, TX 178.6 miles from Socorro BOC Score 36.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,871
Avg net price $13,286/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 52%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Odessa College

Odessa, TX 228.4 miles from Socorro BOC Score 51.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,026
Avg net price $6,368/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

The University of Texas Permian Basin

Odessa, TX 232.0 miles from Socorro BOC Score 51.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,073
Avg net price $12,723/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Human Resources 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)
Human Resources Specialist$58,990El Paso, TX$65,617
Human Resources Manager$122,780El Paso, TX$136,574
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist$60,990El Paso, TX$67,842
Training and Development Specialist$51,000El Paso, TX$56,730

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying human resources roles near Socorro?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying human resources-related roles near Socorro are: Human Resources Manager ($122,780), Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist ($60,990), Human Resources Specialist ($58,990). 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 human resources 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 human resources?

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: July 30, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.