Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Corpus Christi, TX (2026)
Corpus Christi, Texas has a population of about 317,383. The city’s median household income is $66,325 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Corpus Christi. In the Corpus Christi, TX metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Judge or Magistrate at a median $137,460 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Corpus Christi
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer criminal justice programs. Distances are calculated from Corpus Christi city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi, TX | 3.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Del Mar College | Corpus Christi, TX | 3.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Texas A & M University-Kingsville | Kingsville, TX | 33.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Coastal Bend College | Beeville, TX | 54.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Houston-Victoria | Victoria, TX | 79.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas criminal justice page.
Criminal Justice Wages Near Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi is part of the Corpus Christi, TX metro area (BLS area code 18580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney | $105,560 | Corpus Christi, TX | $113,873 |
| Judge or Magistrate | $137,460 | Corpus Christi, TX | $148,285 |
| Police Supervisor | $100,730 | Corpus Christi, TX | $108,662 |
| Detective or Criminal Investigator | $81,880 | Corpus Christi, TX | $88,328 |
| Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $72,420 | Corpus Christi, TX | $78,123 |
| Correctional Officer | $41,640 | Corpus Christi, TX | $44,919 |
| Probation Officer | $51,900 | Corpus Christi, TX | $55,987 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $49,490 | Corpus Christi, TX | $53,387 |
| Paralegal or Legal Assistant | $50,350 | Corpus Christi, TX | $54,315 |
| Information Security Analyst | $98,010 | Corpus Christi, TX | $105,728 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
Corpus Christi at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 317,383 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $66,325 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 24.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Corpus Christi-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs
- Kingsville, TX – 32.6 mi away (25,870 pop)
- Alice, TX – 41.9 mi away (21,172 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited criminal justice programs are near Corpus Christi, TX?
Our directory lists 5 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Corpus Christi. The closest is Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, TX (3.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Houston-Victoria (79.8 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Corpus Christi?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Corpus Christi are: Judge or Magistrate ($137,460), Attorney ($105,560), Police Supervisor ($100,730). 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 Kingsville instead of Corpus Christi?
Kingsville, TX is 32.6 miles from Corpus Christi and has its own set of local criminal justice programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Corpus Christi an affordable place to study criminal justice?
Corpus Christi’s median household income of $66,325 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Corpus Christi 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.
Related Resources
- Online Criminal Justice Programs in Texas
- Main Criminal Justice Degree Guide
- Criminal Justice Programs by State
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