Substance Abuse Counseling Schools Near Eagle Pass, TX (2026)

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 substance abuse counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $76,520 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Substance Abuse Counseling Schools to Eagle Pass

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer substance abuse 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:

  • 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.

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

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#1

San Antonio College

San Antonio, TX 130.2 miles from Eagle Pass
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
42.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,711
Avg net price $4,585/yr
Tuition
In‑state$3,412
Out‑of‑state$9,952
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 46%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Saint Edward's University

Austin, TX 194.8 miles from Eagle Pass
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
58.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 81%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,826
Avg net price $25,578/yr
Tuition
In‑state$51,384
Out‑of‑state$51,384
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi, TX 198.4 miles from Eagle Pass
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
45.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,656
Avg net price $3,399/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Austin Community College District

Austin, TX 200.4 miles from Eagle Pass
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
49.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,177
Avg net price $6,390/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,550
Out‑of‑state$10,590
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TX 218.3 miles from Eagle Pass
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
64.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,620
Avg net price $4,831/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Odessa College

Odessa, TX 245.7 miles from Eagle Pass
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,026
Avg net price $6,368/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Midland College

Midland, TX 248.9 miles from Eagle Pass
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
60.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,958
Avg net price $4,512/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of St Thomas

Houston, TX 315.1 miles from Eagle Pass
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
63.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,224
Avg net price $19,359/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,634
Out‑of‑state$34,634
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas substance abuse counseling page.


Substance Abuse Counseling Wages Near Eagle Pass

Eagle Pass is part of the Eagle Pass, TX metro area (BLS area code 20580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$62,630TX statewide$74,737
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$46,630TX statewide$55,644
Social and Community Service Manager$76,520TX statewide$91,313
Social and Human Service Assistant$41,020Eagle Pass, TX$48,950

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

MetricValueSource
Population28,186Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$54,952Census 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 substance abuse counseling roles near Eagle Pass?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying substance abuse counseling-related roles near Eagle Pass are: Social and Community Service Manager ($76,520), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($62,630), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($46,630). 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 Del Rio instead of Eagle Pass?

Del Rio, TX is 51.4 miles from Eagle Pass and has its own set of local substance abuse 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 substance abuse 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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Other Programs Available in Eagle Pass

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

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.