Texas · Criminology

Best Criminology institutions in Texas, ranked by earnings

Criminology is the interdisciplinary study of crime and deviant behavior, situated within the field of social sciences. This program draws from various disciplines, including sociology, psychology, and law, making it ideal for students…

Institutions
14
offering CIP 45.04
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
447
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$33,978
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
4
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,534
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
50%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Sociologists
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 4 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson Public · Bachelor's degree
$40,6037776%$20,500
2University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston Public · Bachelor's degree
$35,6735152%$16,149
3St. Mary's University
San Antonio Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$33,9782559%$21,285$25,125
4Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,4903742%$25,750

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Sociologists (SOC 19-3041).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.6%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$101,690
typically Master's degree

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningWritingActive LearningReading ComprehensionCritical Thinking

What Sociologists earn in Texas

Jobs in Texas
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

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Sociologists

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Criminology programs in Texas.

Which Criminology program in Texas has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), The University of Texas at Dallas tops the list at $40,603. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the Criminology program?+

Criminology is the interdisciplinary study of crime and deviant behavior, situated within the field of social sciences. This program draws from various disciplines, including sociology, psychology, and law, making it ideal for students…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, active listening, writing, active learning, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Sociologists?+

The national job outlook is about +3.6% growth with around 300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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