Best Crime Analysis Schools Near Hutto, TX (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Hutto, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs, with tuition ranging from $3,750 to $66,719 per year for indexed programs. Hutto has a population of about 32,188. Median household income is $115,149 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area, the top-earning crime analysis-related role is Statistician at a median $102,070 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Crime Analysis Schools to Hutto

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer crime analysis programs near Hutto, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Hutto city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Hutto. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Concordia University Texas

Austin, TX 18.8 miles from Hutto
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,883
Avg net price $23,131/yr
Tuition
In‑state$23,500
Out‑of‑state$23,500
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Saint Edward's University

Austin, TX 24.5 miles from Hutto
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 81%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,826
Avg net price $25,578/yr
Tuition
In‑state$51,384
Out‑of‑state$51,384
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX 50.5 miles from Hutto
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,906
Avg net price $16,805/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 132

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX 91.8 miles from Hutto
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,131
Avg net price $10,836/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 120

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, TX 92.0 miles from Hutto
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,733
Avg net price $22,775/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, TX 96.3 miles from Hutto
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,955
Avg net price $21,145/yr
Tuition
In‑state$37,434
Out‑of‑state$37,434
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Our Lady of the Lake University

San Antonio, TX 97.1 miles from Hutto
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
41.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,675
Avg net price $16,442/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, TX 98.1 miles from Hutto
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,411
Avg net price $13,570/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas crime analysis page.

Crime Analysis Wages Near Hutto

Hutto is part of the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area (BLS area code 12420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Detective and Criminal Investigator$78,970Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX$80,499
Forensic Science Technician$70,130Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX$71,488
Statistician$102,070Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX$104,047
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$82,290Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX$83,884

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Hutto at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population32,188Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$115,149Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+34.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited crime analysis schools are near Hutto, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs near Hutto. The closest is Concordia University Texas in Austin, TX (18.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas State University (50.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying crime analysis roles near Hutto?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying crime analysis-related roles near Hutto are: Statistician ($102,070), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($82,290), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($78,970). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Pflugerville instead of Hutto?

Pflugerville, TX is 6.6 miles from Hutto and has its own set of local crime analysis programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Hutto an affordable place to study crime analysis?

Hutto’s median household income of $115,149 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hutto while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Hutto

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Hutto:

Data verified: August 31, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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