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Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Del Rio, TX (2026)
Del Rio, Texas has 1 accredited school offering criminal justice programs. Del Rio has a population of about 34,638. Median household income is $59,588 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $154,200 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Del Rio
The 1 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 1 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Del Rio. Distances are calculated from Del Rio city center.
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 Del Rio. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas criminal justice page.
Criminal Justice Wages Near Del Rio
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Texas, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Attorney | $154,200 |
| Judge or Magistrate | $139,990 |
| Police Supervisor | $111,000 |
| Detective or Criminal Investigator | $90,510 |
| Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $75,900 |
| Correctional Officer | $52,670 |
| Probation Officer | $52,880 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $59,870 |
| Paralegal or Legal Assistant | $62,310 |
| Information Security Analyst | $129,890 |
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.
Del Rio at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,638 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $59,588 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Del Rio-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs
- Eagle Pass, TX – 51.4 mi away (54,091 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Del Rio, TX?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Del Rio. The closest is Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde, TX (69.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southwest Texas Junior College (69.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles in Texas?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles in Texas are: Attorney ($154,200), Judge or Magistrate ($139,990), Information Security Analyst ($129,890). Wages for Del Rio workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Eagle Pass instead of Del Rio?
Eagle Pass, TX is 51.4 miles from Del Rio 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 Del Rio an affordable place to study criminal justice?
Del Rio’s median household income of $59,588 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Del Rio 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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Data verified: June 11, 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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