Best Theology & Ministry Schools Near Socorro, TX (2026)

Updated September 1, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Socorro, Texas is home to about 36,237 residents. 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 theology-related role is Director of Religious Activities and Education at a median $75,420 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Theology Schools to Socorro

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer theology 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

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

#2

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

#3

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

#4

Howard Payne University

Brownwood, TX 427.7 miles from Socorro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
30.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,376
Avg net price $23,627/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Christ Mission College

San Antonio, TX 471.9 miles from Socorro
  • 4 year
54.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Avg net price $10,679/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, TX 482.1 miles from Socorro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,955
Avg net price $21,145/yr
Tuition
In‑state$37,434
Out‑of‑state$37,434
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 51

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

#7

Oblate School of Theology

San Antonio, TX 484.3 miles from Socorro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Baptist University of the Americas

San Antonio, TX 486.0 miles from Socorro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,709
Avg net price $10,964/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Theology 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clergy$56,450El Paso, TX$62,792
Director of Religious Activities and Education$75,420TX statewide$83,893
Religious Worker, All Other$36,420TX statewide$40,512
Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary$61,890El Paso, TX$68,843

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

MetricValueSource
Population36,237Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$52,100Census 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying theology roles near Socorro?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles near Socorro are: Director of Religious Activities and Education ($75,420), Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($61,890), Clergy ($56,450). 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 theology 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 theology?

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 1, 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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