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

Schertz, Texas has a population of about 43,128. The city’s median household income is $96,633 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Schertz, with tuition ranging from $35,660 to $45,850 per year. In the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $134,890 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Schertz

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Schertz

Schertz is part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area (BLS area code 41700). 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.

Schertz at a Glance

Other Schertz-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Cibolo, TX – 2.4 mi away (27,855 pop)
• Universal City, TX – 3.3 mi away (20,359 pop)
• Converse, TX – 4.8 mi away (22,702 pop)
• Seguin, TX – 17.4 mi away (27,415 pop)
• San Antonio, TX – 17.5 mi away (1,976,787 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory lists 5 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Schertz. The closest is University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, TX (14.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is St. Mary’s University (19.9 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Schertz are: Attorney ($134,890), Judge or Magistrate ($116,080), Information Security Analyst ($113,930). 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 Cibolo instead of Schertz?

Cibolo, TX is 2.4 miles from Schertz 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 Schertz an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Schertz’s median household income of $96,633 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Schertz 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