Best Social Work Schools Near Socorro, TX (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Socorro, Texas has 3 accredited schools offering social work 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 the El Paso, TX metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $89,020 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Socorro

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near Socorro, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Socorro 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 Socorro. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

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

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#1

The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, TX 17.0 miles from Socorro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,923
Avg net price $9,403/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 114

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

The University of Texas Permian Basin

Odessa, TX 231.5 miles from Socorro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,073
Avg net price $12,723/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Lubbock Christian University

Lubbock, TX 285.1 miles from Socorro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,787
Avg net price $24,456/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX 288.4 miles from Socorro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,454
Avg net price $19,070/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 168

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

West Texas A & M University

Canyon, TX 341.0 miles from Socorro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,741
Avg net price $19,487/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX 341.5 miles from Socorro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,116
Avg net price $15,091/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Hardin-Simmons University

Abilene, TX 386.4 miles from Socorro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,771
Avg net price $19,555/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Abilene Christian University

Abilene, TX 387.8 miles from Socorro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,736
Avg net price $26,182/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Social Work 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)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker $54,340 El Paso, TX $60,445
Healthcare Social Worker $55,680 El Paso, TX $61,935
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker $44,150 El Paso, TX $49,110
Social Worker, All Other $89,020 El Paso, TX $99,021
Social and Community Service Manager $71,500 El Paso, TX $79,533
Social and Human Service Assistant $40,050 El Paso, TX $44,549
Community Health Worker $45,240 El Paso, TX $50,323

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
Social Work-related employment in El Paso County 10,639 workers, 430 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Socorro, TX?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering social work programs near Socorro. The closest is El Paso Community College in El Paso, TX (11.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is New Mexico State University-Main Campus (53.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near Socorro?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Socorro are: Social Worker, All Other ($89,020), Social and Community Service Manager ($71,500), Healthcare Social Worker ($55,680). 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 El Paso instead of Socorro?

El Paso, TX is 17.6 miles from Socorro 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 Socorro an affordable place to study social work?

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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Other Programs Available in Socorro

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Socorro:

Data verified: September 6, 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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