Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Deer Park, TX (2026)

Deer Park, Texas has a population of about 33,823. The city’s median household income is $95,233 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Deer Park, with tuition ranging from $2,166 to $12,050 per year. In the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Judge or Magistrate at a median $166,120 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Deer Park

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer criminal justice programs. Distances are calculated from Deer Park city center.

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Deer Park

Deer Park is part of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area (BLS area code 26420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

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.

Deer Park at a Glance

Other Deer Park-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Pasadena, TX – 3.0 mi away (153,351 pop)
• La Porte, TX – 4.3 mi away (35,086 pop)
• Baytown, TX – 10.4 mi away (75,992 pop)
• Friendswood, TX – 13.3 mi away (39,396 pop)
• League City, TX – 14.0 mi away (102,010 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice programs are near Deer Park, TX?

Our directory lists 5 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Deer Park. The closest is San Jacinto Community College in Pasadena, TX (1.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Houston Community College (16.1 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Deer Park?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Deer Park are: Judge or Magistrate ($166,120), Attorney ($139,460), Information Security Analyst ($120,170). 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 Pasadena instead of Deer Park?

Pasadena, TX is 3.0 miles from Deer Park 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 Deer Park an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Deer Park’s median household income of $95,233 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Deer Park 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