El Paso Community College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in Socorro, TX (2026)
Socorro, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $2,616 to $25,271 per year for indexed 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 Texas, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $244,990 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Socorro
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Socorro. Distances are calculated from Socorro city center.
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.
The University of Texas at El Paso
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Published tuition$8,147 - $25,271
Online programsYes
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo
Published tuition$2,616 - $13,482
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas nursing page.
Nursing 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $86,100 | El Paso, TX | $95,773 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $58,770 | El Paso, TX | $65,373 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $244,990 | TX statewide | $272,514 |
| Nurse Midwife | $123,380 | TX statewide | $137,241 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,110 | El Paso, TX | $141,390 |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,170 | El Paso, TX | $39,121 |
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 |
| Nursing-related employment in El Paso County | 12,595 workers, 95 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Socorro-Area Cities With Nursing 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 nursing schools are near Socorro, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Socorro. The closest is El Paso Community College in El Paso, TX (11.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is New Mexico State University-Alamogordo (90.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Socorro?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Socorro are: Nurse Anesthetist ($244,990), Nurse Practitioner ($127,110), Nurse Midwife ($123,380). 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 nursing 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 nursing?
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: June 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.