Criminal justice programs in Texas
Looking for police academy & criminal justice schools in Texas? There are 52, including 52 public colleges. Police officers in Texas earn a median $75,900 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 52
- Public colleges
- 52
- Median pay in TX
- $75,900
- Cities with schools
- 13
24 police academy & criminal justice schools
School results
Alvin Community College
Alvin, TX · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +9
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Austin Community College District
Austin, TX · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +25
Blinn College District
Brenham, TX · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +10
Brazosport College
Lake Jackson, TX · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +8
Clarendon College
Clarendon, TX · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Welding
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +2
Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TX · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +8
College of the Mainland
Texas City, TX · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Welding
- Medical assistant
- +10
Collin County Community College District
McKinney, TX · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +21
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Galveston College
Galveston, TX · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +11
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +25
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +15
Victoria College
Victoria, TX · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Welding
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +5
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +11
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +12
Criminal justice programs by city
- Houston (5 within 30 mi)
- San Antonio (3 within 30 mi)
- Irving (3 within 30 mi)
- Pasadena (5 within 30 mi)
- Beaumont (3 within 30 mi)
- Missouri City (3 within 30 mi)
- Texas City (5 within 30 mi)
- Port Arthur (3 within 30 mi)
- Galveston (4 within 30 mi)
- Celina (3 within 30 mi)
- Schertz (3 within 30 mi)
- Alvin (7 within 30 mi)
- Orange (3 within 30 mi)
What police officers earn in Texas
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Police officer salary in TexasHow to become a police officer
- Median pay
- $75,900
- $36.49 an hour
- Typical range
- $51,240–$98,350
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in TX
- 63,100
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +3.5%
- 51,500 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many police academy & criminal justice schools are in Texas?
We list 52 schools in Texas with police academy & criminal justice programs: 52 public colleges. Campuses are in San Antonio, Big Spring, Alvin, Amarillo, and Lufkin.
Are there community college police academy & criminal justice programs in Texas?
Yes. 52 public colleges in Texas offer police academy & criminal justice. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does police academy & criminal justice school cost in Texas?
Among the 52 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,342 to $14,820. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do police officers make in Texas?
The median pay for police officers in Texas is $75,900 a year, and most earn between $51,240 and $98,350, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a police academy & criminal justice school in Texas?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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- Esthetician schools (69)
- LPN programs (65)
- HVAC schools (60)
- Medical billing and coding schools (56)
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Criminal justice programs in other states
- California (109)
- North Carolina (59)
- New York (45)
- Illinois (44)
- Ohio (40)
- Florida (39)
- Michigan (31)
- Virginia (26)
- Oklahoma (24)
- Arkansas (23)
- Georgia (23)
- Pennsylvania (23)
- Arizona (20)
- New Jersey (20)
- Minnesota (19)
- Tennessee (19)