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Best Online Human Services Programs in Socorro, TX (2026)
Socorro, Texas has 1 accredited school offering human services 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 human services-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $71,500 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Human Services Schools to Socorro
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer human services 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.
No school data available.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas human services page.
Human Services 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $40,050 | El Paso, TX | $44,549 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $71,500 | El Paso, TX | $79,533 |
| Child, Family and School Social Worker | $54,340 | El Paso, TX | $60,445 |
| Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor | $62,510 | El Paso, TX | $69,533 |
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
| 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 |
Other Socorro-Area Cities With Human Services Programs
- Las Cruces, NM – 56.8 mi away (134,050 pop)
- Alamogordo, NM – 87.8 mi away (32,782 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited human services schools are near Socorro, TX?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering human services programs near Socorro. The closest is New Mexico State University-Alamogordo in Alamogordo, NM (90.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is New Mexico State University-Alamogordo (90.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying human services roles near Socorro?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying human services-related roles near Socorro are: Social and Community Service Manager ($71,500), Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor ($62,510), Child, Family and School Social Worker ($54,340). 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 services 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 services?
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: August 10, 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.