Best Medical Assistant Schools Near 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 medical assistant-related role is Healthcare Support Worker at a median $45,250 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Medical Assistant Schools to Del Rio

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer medical assistant 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.

Ranked by BOC Score β€” U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

San Antonio College

San Antonio, TX 143.5 miles from Del Rio
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
42.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,711
Avg net price $4,585/yr
Tuition
In‑state$3,412
Out‑of‑state$9,952
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 46%
  • Programs offered: 38

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

#2

Laredo College

Laredo, TX 152.9 miles from Del Rio
  • 4 year
38.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,934
Avg net price $5,798/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi, TX 238.2 miles from Del Rio
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
45.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,656
Avg net price $3,399/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

South Texas College

McAllen, TX 273.5 miles from Del Rio
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
54.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,788
Avg net price $1,751/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest

Houston, TX 325.6 miles from Del Rio
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
52.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,070
Avg net price $27,830/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX 327.0 miles from Del Rio
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
42.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,466
Avg net price $11,252/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Houston Community College

Houston, TX 331.7 miles from Del Rio
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
46.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,254
Avg net price $5,737/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 87

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Dallas College

Dallas, TX 336.9 miles from Del Rio
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
60.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,714
Avg net price $3,214/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Medical Assistant Wages Near Del Rio

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Medical Assistant$39,520
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$42,910
Healthcare Support Worker$45,250

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 medical assistant roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying medical assistant-related roles in Texas are: Healthcare Support Worker ($45,250), Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant ($42,910), Medical Assistant ($39,520). 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 medical assistant 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 medical assistant?

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: August 25, 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.