Criminal Justice and Corrections master's degree programs in Texas
Compare 9 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Texas
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1University of Houston-DowntownHouston · Debt not reported$72,5292The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington · Debt not reported$71,0223Texas State UniversitySan Marcos · Debt not reported$65,4914Tarleton State UniversityStephenville · Debt not reported$64,8605Lamar UniversityBeaumont · Debt not reported$63,4526Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville · Debt not reported$62,4897The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio · Debt not reported$60,4558South University-AustinRound Rock · Debt not reported$55,9509Midwestern State UniversityWichita Falls · Debt not reported$45,895
CAREER CONTEXT IN TX
What related occupations pay in Texas
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1111Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $77,270
- Middle 50% wage range
- $51,920–$97,460
- State employment
- 1,150
- Projected growth
- +1.5%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
33-1012First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
- State median wage
- $111,000
- Middle 50% wage range
- $91,160–$124,750
- State employment
- 5,540
- Projected growth
- +3.3%
- Annual openings
- 10,600
33-3021Detectives and Criminal Investigators
- State median wage
- $90,510
- Middle 50% wage range
- $64,660–$109,300
- State employment
- 18,870
- Projected growth
- +0.2%
- Annual openings
- 7,800
33-3051Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers
- State median wage
- $75,900
- Middle 50% wage range
- $61,240–$93,800
- State employment
- 63,100
- Projected growth
- +3.5%
- Annual openings
- 51,500
33-9021Private Detectives and Investigators
- State median wage
- $51,810
- Middle 50% wage range
- $36,810–$72,660
- State employment
- 3,220
- Projected growth
- +5.5%
- Annual openings
- 3,200
33-1011First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
- State median wage
- $62,590
- Middle 50% wage range
- $59,890–$70,250
- State employment
- 4,200
- Projected growth
- -2.5%
- Annual openings
- 3,700
33-3012Correctional Officers and Jailers
- State median wage
- $52,670
- Middle 50% wage range
- $48,880–$57,330
- State employment
- 44,700
- Projected growth
- -7.4%
- Annual openings
- 28,400
11-9199Managers, All Other
- State median wage
- $134,390
- Middle 50% wage range
- $102,620–$173,480
- State employment
- 61,410
- Projected growth
- +4.9%
- Annual openings
- 100,900
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Texas; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Houston-Downtown | Houston | $72,529 | Not available |
| 2 | The University of Texas at Arlington | Arlington | $71,022 | Not available |
| 3 | Texas State University | San Marcos | $65,491 | Not available |
| 4 | Tarleton State University | Stephenville | $64,860 | Not available |
| 5 | Lamar University | Beaumont | $63,452 | Not available |
| 6 | Sam Houston State University | Huntsville | $62,489 | Not available |
| 7 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | San Antonio | $60,455 | Not available |
| 8 | South University-Austin | Round Rock | $55,950 | Not available |
| 9 | Midwestern State University | Wichita Falls | $45,895 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Criminal Justice and Corrections in Texas
What do Criminal Justice and Corrections master's degree graduates earn in Texas?
Across 9 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $63,452 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which Texas colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Houston-Downtown has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.