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

Paris, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs. Paris has a population of about 24,678. Median household income is $45,439 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.2% 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 Paris

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Paris. Distances are calculated from Paris city center.

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Paris

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.

Paris at a Glance

Other Paris-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Greenville, TX – 50.4 mi away (24,753 pop)
• Denison, TX – 59.0 mi away (23,654 pop)
• Sherman, TX – 61.9 mi away (66,791 pop)
• Wylie, TX – 71.2 mi away (47,701 pop)
• McKinney, TX – 72.4 mi away (223,422 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Paris. The closest is Paris Junior College in Paris, TX (1.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Grayson College (62.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are 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 Paris workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Greenville instead of Paris?

Greenville, TX is 50.4 miles from Paris 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 Paris an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Paris’s median household income of $45,439 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Paris 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.

Learn More About Criminal Justice Programs

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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.