Eagle Pass, Texas is home to about 28,186 residents. Median household income is $54,952 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning mental health counseling-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $83,660 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Mental Health Counseling Schools to Eagle Pass
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mental health counseling programs near Eagle Pass, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Eagle Pass 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Eagle Pass.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
98%
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,955
Avg net price
$21,145/yr
TuitionIn‑state$37,434
Out‑of‑state$37,434
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 22
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,675
Avg net price
$16,442/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 61%
- Programs offered: 30
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,131
Avg net price
$10,836/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 56
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,450
Avg net price
$12,090/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 66%
- Programs offered: 33
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
81%
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,826
Avg net price
$25,578/yr
TuitionIn‑state$51,384
Out‑of‑state$51,384
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,177
Avg net price
$6,390/yr
TuitionIn‑state$2,550
Out‑of‑state$10,590
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,865
Avg net price
$15,225/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 58%
- Programs offered: 31
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas mental health counseling page.
Mental Health Counseling Wages Near Eagle Pass
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Texas, statewide) |
|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $62,630 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $46,300 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $83,660 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $46,630 |
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.
Eagle Pass at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 28,186 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $54,952 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 23.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 83.8 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying mental health counseling roles in Texas?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying mental health counseling-related roles in Texas are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($83,660), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($62,630), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($46,630). Wages for Eagle Pass workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Del Rio instead of Eagle Pass?
Del Rio, TX is 51.4 miles from Eagle Pass and has its own set of local mental health counseling programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Eagle Pass an affordable place to study mental health counseling?
Eagle Pass’s median household income of $54,952 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Eagle Pass 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 11, 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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