Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Eagle Pass, TX (2026)

Eagle Pass, Texas has 1 accredited school offering criminal justice programs. Eagle Pass has a population of about 28,186. Median household income is $54,952 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Judge or Magistrate at a median $139,990 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Eagle Pass

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Eagle Pass, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Eagle Pass 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 Eagle Pass. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Texas A & M International University

Laredo, TX 101.5 miles from Eagle Pass BOC Score 58.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,386
Avg net price $3,637/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Laredo College

Laredo, TX 101.8 miles from Eagle Pass BOC Score 38.8
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,934
Avg net price $5,798/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Northwest Vista College

San Antonio, TX 119.4 miles from Eagle Pass BOC Score 61.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,490
Avg net price $4,525/yr
Tuition
In‑state$3,412
Out‑of‑state$9,952
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 17

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

#4

Schreiner University

Kerrville, TX 122.3 miles from Eagle Pass BOC Score 46.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,228
Avg net price $21,507/yr
Tuition
In‑state$39,266
Out‑of‑state$39,266
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 24

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

#5

Palo Alto College

San Antonio, TX 124.5 miles from Eagle Pass BOC Score 45.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,448
Avg net price $4,463/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, TX 127.0 miles from Eagle Pass BOC Score 53.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 22

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

#7

Our Lady of the Lake University

San Antonio, TX 127.1 miles from Eagle Pass BOC Score 41.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX 127.8 miles from Eagle Pass BOC Score 68.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,131
Avg net price $10,836/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Criminal Justice Wages Near Eagle Pass

Eagle Pass is part of the Eagle Pass, TX metro area (BLS area code 20580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Attorney$122,150Eagle Pass, TX$145,764
Judge or Magistrate$139,990TX statewide$167,053
Police Supervisor$111,000TX statewide$132,458
Detective or Criminal Investigator$91,560Eagle Pass, TX$109,260
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$61,050Eagle Pass, TX$72,852
Correctional Officer$52,670TX statewide$62,852
Probation Officer$52,880TX statewide$63,103
Forensic Science Technician$59,870TX statewide$71,444
Paralegal or Legal Assistant$46,030Eagle Pass, TX$54,928
Information Security Analyst$129,890TX statewide$155,000

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.


Eagle Pass at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population28,186Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$54,952Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)83.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Eagle Pass, TX?

Accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Eagle Pass are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Eagle Pass?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Eagle Pass are: Judge or Magistrate ($139,990), Information Security Analyst ($129,890), Attorney ($122,150). 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 Del Rio instead of Eagle Pass?

Del Rio, TX is 51.4 miles from Eagle Pass 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 Eagle Pass an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Eagle Pass’s median household income of $54,952 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Eagle Pass 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 Eagle Pass

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

Data verified: July 23, 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.