Texas Criminal Justice Degrees

Choose a criminal justice program from the list of qualified Texas schools below. You may find traditional, campus-based courses and flexible online programs offering a variety of strong criminal justice degrees. As one of America's biggest states, Texas is full of opportunities for law enforcement professionals. Thousands of police officers are employed in the metro regions of Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio. There are also many more local sheriffs departments, border patrol agents, and game wardens patrolling the more rural areas of Texas.

As a member of Texas law enforcement, you will:

• Carry out criminal investigations
• Provide assistance to civilians and other officers
• Gather and analyze evidence
• Work closely with attorneys to prosecute criminals
• Monitor the border and prevent unlawful trespass
• Maintain order in correctional facilities and courthouses

Some law enforcement career statistics for criminal justice professionals in Texas:

• Average annual salary: $38,975
• Currently employed: 220,790
  
• Employment outlook: 11% growth
• Most popular degrees: Associate's, Certificate