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

Pasadena, Texas has a population of about 149,345. The city’s median household income is $64,270 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Pasadena, 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 Pasadena

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Pasadena

Pasadena 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.

Pasadena at a Glance

Other Pasadena-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Deer Park, TX – 3.0 mi away (33,782 pop)
• La Porte, TX – 6.1 mi away (35,086 pop)
• Friendswood, TX – 10.6 mi away (39,396 pop)
• League City, TX – 12.1 mi away (102,010 pop)
• Pearland, TX – 12.3 mi away (113,570 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice programs are near Pasadena, TX?

Our directory lists 5 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Pasadena. The closest is San Jacinto Community College in Pasadena, TX (2.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Houston Community College (14.8 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Pasadena 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 Deer Park instead of Pasadena?

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

Pasadena’s median household income of $64,270 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pasadena 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