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Criminal Justice & Corrections in Texas

Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Texas

Jobs for Criminal Justice & Corrections Grads in Texas

377,060 people in the state and 4,342,350 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Criminal Justice.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Jobs Nationwide vs. TX

Wages for Criminal Justice & Corrections Jobs in Texas

In this state, Criminal Justice grads earn an average of $72,535. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,064.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Wages Nationwide vs. TX

There are 21 colleges in Texas that offer Criminal Justice degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 21 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,979 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 85% of applicants. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $32,017 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,640 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $34,758 a year. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

#4

Dallas College

Dallas

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,587 a year. 89% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from Texas pay around $2,370 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,210 a year. The school admits about 89% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,105 after earning their degree at this institution. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. 67% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,749 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 100% of applicants. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $28,878 after earning their degree at this institution. 61% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,920 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,863 in their first year after graduation. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $32,423 in their first year after graduation. About 46% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,036 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 72% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,668 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $3,150 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,428 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 93% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 63%.

#14

Tarleton State University

Stephenville

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,879 a year. The school admits about 94% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

#15

Texas Southmost College

Brownsville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $28,869 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Texas pay around $3,148 a year in tuition.

#16

Lamar University

Beaumont

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $56,267 a year. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 61%.

#17

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $34,391 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Texas pay around $3,090 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $24,582 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Texas pay around $3,274 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $64,801 in their first year after graduation. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,230 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,992 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,904 a year. The school admits about 75% of applicants. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Careers in TX

Some of the careers Criminal Justice majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 14% $64,492
Regulatory Affairs Specialists 14% $85,399
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Quality Control Analysts 13% $53,423
Emergency Management Directors 13% $72,305
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $91,449
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives 12% $52,907
Private Detectives and Investigators 12% $71,252
Intelligence Analysts 12% $65,483
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Environmental Compliance Inspectors 10% $119,630
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Criminal Justice.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Fire Protection 15,202
Security Science and Technology 9,173
Homeland Security 6,323
Other Homeland Security 1,217

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View Nationwide Criminal Justice & Corrections Report

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