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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: WHY? BECAUSE YOU DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS!

  • Average annual salary: $50,440
  • Currently employed: 53,490
  • Employment outlook: 9% growth
  • Most popular degrees: Associate's, Certificate

Figures courtesy of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Employment & Wages database.

Schools In Texas:

    • Dallas
      • Criminal Justice (BS)
      • Criminal Justice (BA)
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    • Austin
      • Criminal Justice (BS)
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    • Fort Worth
      • Criminal Justice
    • Dallas
      • Criminal Justice
    • Fort Worth South
      • Criminal Justice
    • Arlington (Mid Cities)
      • Criminal Justice
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    • San Antonio San Pedro
      • Criminal Justice
    • Arlington
      • Criminal Justice
    • Fort Worth
      • Criminal Justice
    • El Paso
      • Criminal Justice
    • Corpus Christi
      • Criminal Justice
    • Lubbock
      • Criminal Justice
    • Midland
      • Criminal Justice
    • McAllen
      • Criminal Justice
    • Laredo
      • Criminal Justice
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    • North Houston
      • Criminal Justice
    • Friendswood
      • Criminal Justice
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    • North Houston (Greenspoint)
      • Criminal Justice
    • Dallas (Garland)
      • Criminal Justice
    • Ft. Worth
      • Criminal Justice
    • Houston (Westchase)
      • Criminal Justice
    • Shreveport
      • Criminal Justice
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    • Richardson Service Center
      • Criminal Justice A.A.S.
      • Criminal Justice B.S.
    • Mesquite, TX
      • Criminal Justice A.A.S.
      • Criminal Justice B.S.
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    • San Antonio
      • Criminal Justice (AS)
      • Criminal Justice (BS)
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Online Schools:

    • Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ)
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    • AA/Military Studies
    • BA/Social Sciences/Criminal Justice
    • BA/Organizational Mgmt./Criminal Justice
    • BA/Social and Criminal Justice/Political Science and Government
    • BA/Social and Criminal Justice/Corrections Management
    • BA/Social and Criminal Justice/Security Management
    • BA/Social and Criminal Justice/Forensics
    • BA/Military Studies
    • BA/Social and Criminal Justice- No specialization
    • BA/Homeland Security and Emergency Management
    • BA/Law Enforcement Administration
    • BA/Social and Criminal Justice/Homeland Security
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    • Criminal Justice (AS)
    • Criminal Justice (BA)
    • Criminal Justice (BS)
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    • Criminal Justice (Associate)
    • Criminal Investigations (Associate)
    • Criminal Justice (Bachelor's)
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    • AA/Criminal Justice
    • BS in Criminal Justice Admin./Human Services
    • BS in Criminal Justice Admin./Management
    • BS in Criminal Justice Admin./Institutional Healthcare
    • MS/Administration of Justice and Security
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    • Criminal Investigations
    • Criminal Justice
    • Homeland Security
    • Master of Science in Criminal Justice
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    • Criminal Justice
    • Criminal Justice: Homeland Security Technology
    • Criminal Justice: Homeland Security and Emergency Management
    • Criminal Justice: Criminal Justice Administration
    • Criminal Justice: Computer Security and Forensics
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    • Criminal Justice (BS) specializing in Crime Scene Investigation
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    • Criminal Justice (AS)
    • Criminal Justice (BS)
    • Criminal Justice Corrections Specialization (BS)
    • Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Specialization (BS)
    • Criminal Justice Crime Scene Investigation Specialization (BS)
    • Criminal Justice Cyber Crime Specialization (BS)
    • Criminal Justice Juvenile Justice Specialization (BS)
    • Public Administration - Criminal Justice Specialization (MPA)
    • Criminal Justice - Public Administration Specialization (MS)
    • Criminal Justice - Homeland Security Specialization (MS)
    • Criminal Justice - Cyber Crime Specialization (MS)
    • Criminal Justice (MS)
    • Criminal Justice - Corrections Specialization (MS)
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    • Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
    • Associate of Arts in Homeland Security
    • Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security
    • Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
    • Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
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    • Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
    • Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
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Correspondence Schools:

    • Paralegal Studies
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