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. Our directory has 21 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Rosenberg, with tuition ranging from $2,916 to $24,909 per year for indexed programs. 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 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 21 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Rosenberg. Distances are calculated from Rosenberg city center.

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.

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

Other Rosenberg-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Sugar Land, TX – 11.9 mi away (88,177 pop)
• Missouri City, TX – 16.8 mi away (74,561 pop)
• Pearland, TX – 29.8 mi away (113,570 pop)
• Houston, TX – 30.6 mi away (5,424,720 pop)
• Alvin, TX – 33.3 mi away (26,164 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 21 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Rosenberg. The closest is North American University in Stafford, TX (15.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Prairie View A & M University (39.6 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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.

Related Resources

• Online Criminal Justice Programs in Texas
• Main Criminal Justice Degree Guide
• Criminal Justice Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.