Criminology bachelor's degree programs in Texas

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$52,087Median year-4 earnings

$25,125Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Texas

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Saint Edward's UniversityAustin · $25,500 federal debt$56,224 2The University of Texas at DallasRichardson · $20,500 federal debt$52,244 3University of Houston-Clear LakeHouston · $16,149 federal debt$52,087 4St. Mary's UniversitySan Antonio · $25,125 federal debt$48,731 5Texas A&M University-KingsvilleKingsville · $25,750 federal debt$40,965

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.

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

10th–90th percentile: $78,050–$220,370

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

10th–90th percentile: $39,580–$126,670

19-4099Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other

State median wage: $48,960
Middle 50% wage range: $35,420–$64,770
State employment: 9,170
Projected growth: +4.4%
Annual openings: 11,200

10th–90th percentile: $29,950–$83,650

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	Saint Edward's University	Austin	$56,224	$25,500
2	The University of Texas at Dallas	Richardson	$52,244	$20,500
3	University of Houston-Clear Lake	Houston	$52,087	$16,149
4	St. Mary's University	San Antonio	$48,731	$25,125
5	Texas A&M University-Kingsville	Kingsville	$40,965	$25,750

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Criminology in Texas

What do Criminology bachelor's degree graduates earn in Texas?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $52,087 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $25,125 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Texas colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Saint Edward's University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.