Best Online Social Work Programs in Rio Grande City, TX (2026)

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

Rio Grande City, Texas has 4 accredited schools offering social work programs. Rio Grande City has a population of about 15,258. Median household income is $41,369 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $84,240 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Rio Grande City

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Rio Grande City. Distances are calculated from Rio Grande City 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 Rio Grande City. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

South Texas College

McAllen, TX 37.5 miles from Rio Grande City BOC Score54.6
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#2

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TX 40.5 miles from Rio Grande City BOC Score64.7
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#3

Texas Southmost College

Brownsville, TX 89.0 miles from Rio Grande City BOC Score65.9
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#4

Texas A & M University-Kingsville

Kingsville, TX 98.0 miles from Rio Grande City 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 Rio Grande City

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$55,680
Healthcare Social Worker$69,990
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$46,630
Social Worker, All Other$84,240
Social and Community Service Manager$76,520
Social and Human Service Assistant$45,860
Community Health Worker$48,720

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.

Rio Grande City at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population15,258Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$41,369Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Social Work-related employment in Starr County974 workers, 40 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Rio Grande City, TX?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering social work programs near Rio Grande City. The closest is South Texas College in McAllen, TX (37.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas A & M University-Kingsville (98.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles in Texas are: Social Worker, All Other ($84,240), Social and Community Service Manager ($76,520), Healthcare Social Worker ($69,990). Wages for Rio Grande City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Mission instead of Rio Grande City?

Mission, TX is 33.1 miles from Rio Grande City 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 Rio Grande City an affordable place to study social work?

Rio Grande City’s median household income of $41,369 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rio Grande City 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 Rio Grande City

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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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