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

Seguin, Texas has a population of about 31,789. The city’s median household income is $61,896 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Seguin, 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 Seguin

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

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX20.6 miContact school for pricing
University of the Incarnate WordSan Antonio, TX31.3 mi$35,660 - $45,850
St Philip’s CollegeSan Antonio, TX31.7 miContact school for pricing
San Antonio CollegeSan Antonio, TX33.4 miContact school for pricing
Our Lady of the Lake UniversitySan Antonio, TX36.5 miContact school for pricing

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


Criminal Justice Wages Near Seguin

Seguin 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Attorney$134,890San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$142,439
Judge or Magistrate$116,080San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$122,577
Police Supervisor$103,950San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$109,768
Detective or Criminal Investigator$82,910San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$87,550
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$71,490San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$75,491
Correctional Officer$51,020San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$53,875
Probation Officer$49,880San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$52,672
Forensic Science Technician$51,280San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$54,150
Paralegal or Legal Assistant$57,490San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$60,707
Information Security Analyst$113,930San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$120,306

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.


Seguin at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,789Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$61,896Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory lists 5 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Seguin. The closest is Texas State University in San Marcos, TX (20.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Our Lady of the Lake University (36.5 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Seguin 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 Seguin?

Cibolo, TX is 15.0 miles from Seguin 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 Seguin an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Seguin’s median household income of $61,896 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Seguin 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.