Program Analysis
Graduates earn $34,386/yr, roughly in line with the $38,544 national median for Criminal Justice and Corrections. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Criminal Justice and Corrections programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Criminal Justice and Corrections's typical career paths, with 36% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 5% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $34,000 represents roughly 12 months of the $34,386 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #536 of 629 Criminal Justice and Corrections programs, Texas College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.