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

Texarkana, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs. Texarkana has a population of about 36,039. Median household income is $49,240 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Information Security Analyst at a median $129,890 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Texarkana

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Texarkana. Distances are calculated from Texarkana city center.

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Texarkana

Texarkana is part of the Texarkana, TX-AR metro area (BLS area code 45500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

Source: BLS, May 2025 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.

Texarkana at a Glance

Other Texarkana-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Texarkana, AR – 5.0 mi away (30,283 pop)
• Marshall, TX – 64.9 mi away (22,014 pop)
• Bossier City, LA – 68.4 mi away (68,485 pop)
• Shreveport, LA – 69.9 mi away (291,749 pop)
• Longview, TX – 75.4 mi away (100,852 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Texarkana. The closest is Texarkana College in Texarkana, TX (0.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (50.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Texarkana are: Information Security Analyst ($129,890), Attorney ($118,410), Judge or Magistrate ($78,630). 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 Texarkana instead of Texarkana?

Texarkana, AR is 5.0 miles from Texarkana 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 Texarkana an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Texarkana’s median household income of $49,240 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Texarkana 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.

Learn More About Criminal Justice Programs

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; 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.