Best Online Social Work Programs in Corpus Christi, TX (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Corpus Christi, Texas has 2 accredited schools offering social work programs. Corpus Christi has a population of about 317,383. Median household income is $66,325 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Corpus Christi, TX metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $85,430 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Corpus Christi

The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Corpus Christi. Distances are calculated from Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi, TX 3.6 miles from Corpus Christi BOC Score45.8
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#2

Texas A & M University-Kingsville

Kingsville, TX 33.4 miles from Corpus Christi BOC Score51.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas social work page.

Social Work Wages Near Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi is part of the Corpus Christi, TX metro area (BLS area code 18580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$57,490Corpus Christi, TX$62,017
Healthcare Social Worker$67,260Corpus Christi, TX$72,557
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$42,230Corpus Christi, TX$45,556
Social Worker, All Other$85,430Corpus Christi, TX$92,157
Social and Community Service Manager$73,090Corpus Christi, TX$78,846
Social and Human Service Assistant$42,930Corpus Christi, TX$46,311
Community Health Worker$37,650Corpus Christi, TX$40,615

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.

Corpus Christi at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population317,383Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,325Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Nueces County3,117 workers, 198 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Corpus Christi, TX?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering social work programs near Corpus Christi. The closest is Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, TX (3.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas A & M University-Kingsville (33.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near Corpus Christi?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Corpus Christi are: Social Worker, All Other ($85,430), Social and Community Service Manager ($73,090), Healthcare Social Worker ($67,260). 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 Kingsville instead of Corpus Christi?

Kingsville, TX is 32.6 miles from Corpus Christi and has its own set of local social work programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Corpus Christi an affordable place to study social work?

Corpus Christi’s median household income of $66,325 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi

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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.

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