Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Marshall, TX (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Marshall, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $4,958 to $20,322 per year for indexed programs. Marshall has a population of about 23,646. Median household income is $49,817 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.9% 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 Marshall

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Marshall. Distances are calculated from Marshall 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 Marshall. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Wiley University

Marshall, TX 1.5 miles from Marshall BOC Score31.2
Published tuition$12,500 - $20,322
Online programsYes

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#2

East Texas Baptist University

Marshall, TX 2.0 miles from Marshall BOC Score40.2
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#3

Panola College

Carthage, TX 26.2 miles from Marshall BOC Score50.4
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#4

Remington College-Shreveport Campus

Shreveport, LA 28.0 miles from Marshall BOC Score36.6
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#5

Southern University at Shreveport

Shreveport, LA 30.1 miles from Marshall BOC Score24.1
Published tuition$4,958 - $18,188
Online programsYes

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Marshall

Marshall is part of the Longview, TX metro area (BLS area code 30980). 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$105,590Longview, TX$117,978
Judge or Magistrate$139,990TX statewide$156,413
Police Supervisor$85,890Longview, TX$95,966
Detective or Criminal Investigator$63,950Longview, TX$71,453
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$70,800Longview, TX$79,106
Correctional Officer$49,530Longview, TX$55,341
Probation Officer$50,970Longview, TX$56,950
Forensic Science Technician$59,870TX statewide$66,894
Paralegal or Legal Assistant$47,990Longview, TX$53,620
Information Security Analyst$98,560Longview, TX$110,123

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.

Marshall at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,646Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$49,817Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Marshall, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Marshall. The closest is Wiley University in Marshall, TX (1.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern University at Shreveport (30.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Marshall?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Marshall are: Judge or Magistrate ($139,990), Attorney ($105,590), Information Security Analyst ($98,560). 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 Longview instead of Marshall?

Longview, TX is 24.0 miles from Marshall 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 Marshall an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Marshall’s median household income of $49,817 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marshall 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 Marshall

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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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