Best Online Human Services Programs in Del Rio, TX (2026)

Del Rio, Texas is home to about 34,638 residents. Median household income is $59,588 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning human services-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $76,520 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Human Services Schools to Del Rio

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer human services programs near Del Rio, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Del Rio 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 Del Rio. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Hardin-Simmons University

Abilene, TX 225.2 miles from Del Rio BOC Score 48.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,771
Avg net price $19,555/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Nelson University

Waxahachie, TX 317.8 miles from Del Rio BOC Score 42.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 89%
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,238
Avg net price $21,662/yr
Tuition
In‑state$25,064
Out‑of‑state$25,064
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 27

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

#3

Texas Southern University

Houston, TX 332.6 miles from Del Rio BOC Score 32.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,924
Avg net price $16,590/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, TX 336.6 miles from Del Rio BOC Score 39.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,838
Avg net price $20,590/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 46%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of North Texas at Dallas

Dallas, TX 337.2 miles from Del Rio BOC Score 61.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Avg net price $6,420/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of North Texas

Denton, TX 344.7 miles from Del Rio BOC Score 65.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,010
Avg net price $15,649/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

East Texas A&M University

Commerce, TX 396.5 miles from Del Rio BOC Score 49.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,296
Avg net price $11,841/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX 402.5 miles from Del Rio BOC Score 53.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,634
Avg net price $14,260/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Human Services Wages Near Del Rio

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Social and Human Service Assistant$45,860
Social and Community Service Manager$76,520
Child, Family and School Social Worker$55,680
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor$62,630

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.


Del Rio at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population34,638Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,588Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying human services roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying human services-related roles in Texas are: Social and Community Service Manager ($76,520), Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor ($62,630), Child, Family and School Social Worker ($55,680). Wages for Del Rio workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Eagle Pass instead of Del Rio?

Eagle Pass, TX is 51.4 miles from Del Rio and has its own set of local human services programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Del Rio an affordable place to study human services?

Del Rio’s median household income of $59,588 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Del Rio 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 Del Rio

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

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 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.