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

Rosenberg, Texas has a population of about 39,467. The city’s median household income is $64,897 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Rosenberg, with tuition ranging from $2,916 to $24,909 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 Rosenberg

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

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
North American UniversityStafford, TX15.3 mi$12,836 - $24,909
American InterContinental University-HoustonHouston, TX20.6 miContact school for pricing
Houston Christian UniversityHouston, TX21.0 miContact school for pricing
Wharton County Junior CollegeWharton, TX21.9 mi$2,916 - $10,406
Houston Community CollegeHouston, TX29.8 miContact school for pricing

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


Criminal Justice Wages Near Rosenberg

Rosenberg 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Attorney$139,460Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$141,440
Judge or Magistrate$166,120Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$168,479
Police Supervisor$110,030Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$111,592
Detective or Criminal Investigator$86,440Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$87,667
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$75,450Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$76,521
Correctional Officer$51,020Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$51,744
Probation Officer$51,900TX statewide$52,637
Forensic Science Technician$67,440Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$68,398
Paralegal or Legal Assistant$64,750Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$65,669
Information Security Analyst$120,170Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$121,876

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.


Rosenberg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population39,467Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$64,897Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory lists 5 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Rosenberg. The closest is North American University in Stafford, TX (15.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Houston Community College (29.8 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Rosenberg 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 Sugar Land instead of Rosenberg?

Sugar Land, TX is 11.9 miles from Rosenberg 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 Rosenberg an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Rosenberg’s median household income of $64,897 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rosenberg 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.