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Criminal Justice Schools and Degree Programs in Texas

Listings in Texas identify where the school (or the campus that delivers the program) is located. For online programs this is not a requirement to live there, and an online degree based in Texas is not automatically open to residents of every state.

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Sam Houston State University

Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Criminal Justice

Bachelor'sBAASDedicated degreeDegree completionBachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences
Format: Campus · Online
Location: Huntsville, TXSchool location, not a residency requirement
Attendance: Online attendance requirements not verified
Duration: 3 years
Tuition: $11,370 per academic year · In-state — Full-time undergraduate, Texas resident (tuition and fees, fall 2026 and spring 2027 estimate) · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Accreditation: Institution accredited: SACSCOC
Subjects: Criminal Justice
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Sam Houston State University

Criminal Justice (Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science)

Bachelor'sBA/BSDedicated degreeBachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Science
Format: Campus · Online
Location: Huntsville, TXSchool location, not a residency requirement
Attendance: Online attendance requirements not verified
Duration: 4 years
Tuition: $11,370 per academic year · In-state — Full-time undergraduate, Texas resident (tuition and fees, fall 2026 and spring 2027 estimate) · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Accreditation: Institution accredited: SACSCOC
Subjects: Criminal Justice
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Sam Houston State University

Forensic Chemistry (Bachelor of Science)

Bachelor'sBSDedicated degreeLaboratory scienceBachelor of Science
Format: Campus
Location: Huntsville, TX
Attendance: Campus-based study
Duration: 4 years
Tuition: $11,370 per academic year · In-state — Full-time undergraduate, Texas resident (tuition and fees, fall 2026 and spring 2027 estimate) · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Accreditation: Institution accredited: SACSCOC
Subjects: Forensic Science
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Sam Houston State University

Master of Arts in Criminal Justice and Criminology

Master'sMADedicated degreeMaster of Arts
Format: Campus
Location: Huntsville, TX
Attendance: Campus-based study
Duration: Duration not verified · 36 credits
Tuition: $9,488 per academic year · In-state — Full-time graduate, Texas resident (tuition and fees, fall 2026 and spring 2027 estimate) · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Accreditation: Institution accredited: SACSCOC
Subjects: Criminology · Criminal Justice
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Sam Houston State University

Master of Science in Criminal Justice (online)

Master'sMSDedicated degreeMaster of Science
Format: Online
Location: Huntsville, TXSchool location, not a residency requirement
Attendance: Online attendance requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 36 credits
Tuition: $9,488 per academic year · In-state — Full-time graduate, Texas resident (tuition and fees, fall 2026 and spring 2027 estimate) · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Accreditation: Institution accredited: SACSCOC
Subjects: Criminal Justice
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Sam Houston State University

Master of Science in Criminal Justice Leadership and Management (online)

Master'sMSDedicated degreeMaster of Science
Format: Fully online
Location: Huntsville, TXSchool location, not a residency requirement
Attendance: Fully online as published (no separate campus-visit statement)
Duration: as little as one year with a full course load (2 courses per term) (full course load, 2 courses per term) · 36 credits
Tuition: $9,488 per academic year · In-state — Full-time graduate, Texas resident (tuition and fees, fall 2026 and spring 2027 estimate) · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Accreditation: Institution accredited: SACSCOC
Subjects: Criminal Justice Administration · Criminal Justice
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Sam Houston State University

Master of Science in Digital Forensics (online)

Master'sMSDedicated degreeDigital forensicsMaster of Science
Format: Online
Location: Huntsville, TXSchool location, not a residency requirement
Attendance: Online attendance requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 30 credits
Tuition: $9,488 per academic year · In-state — Full-time graduate, Texas resident (tuition and fees, fall 2026 and spring 2027 estimate) · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Accreditation: Institution accredited: SACSCOC
Subjects: Digital Forensics
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Sam Houston State University

Master of Science in Forensic Science

Master'sMSDedicated degreeLaboratory scienceMaster of Science
Format: Campus
Location: Huntsville, TX
Attendance: Campus-based study
Duration: Duration not verified · 44 credits
Tuition: $9,488 per academic year · In-state — Full-time graduate, Texas resident (tuition and fees, fall 2026 and spring 2027 estimate) · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Accreditation: Institution accredited: SACSCOCFEPAC-accredited program
Subjects: Forensic Science
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Sam Houston State University

Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice

Research doctoratePhDDedicated degreeDoctor of Philosophy
Format: Campus
Location: Huntsville, TX
Attendance: Campus-based study
Duration: Duration not verified · 57 credits
Tuition: $9,488 per academic year · In-state — Full-time graduate, Texas resident (tuition and fees, fall 2026 and spring 2027 estimate) · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Accreditation: Institution accredited: SACSCOC
Subjects: Criminal Justice
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Sam Houston State University

Doctor of Philosophy in Digital and Cyber Forensic Science

Research doctoratePhDDedicated degreeDigital forensicsDoctor of Philosophy
Format: Campus
Location: Huntsville, TX
Attendance: Campus-based study
Duration: 4 + 1 years
Tuition: $9,488 per academic year · In-state — Full-time graduate, Texas resident (tuition and fees, fall 2026 and spring 2027 estimate) · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Accreditation: Institution accredited: SACSCOC
Subjects: Digital Forensics
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Sam Houston State University

Doctor of Philosophy in Forensic Science

Research doctoratePhDDedicated degreeLaboratory scienceDoctor of Philosophy
Format: Campus
Location: Huntsville, TX
Attendance: Campus-based study
Duration: typically four to five years of full-time study (full-time) · 86 credits
Tuition: $9,488 per academic year · In-state — Full-time graduate, Texas resident (tuition and fees, fall 2026 and spring 2027 estimate) · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Accreditation: Institution accredited: SACSCOC
Subjects: Forensic Science
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Texas State University

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (B.S.C.J.) Major in Criminal Justice

Bachelor'sBSCJDedicated degreeBachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Format: Campus · Fully online
Location: San Marcos, TXSchool location, not a residency requirement
Attendance: Fully online as published (no separate campus-visit statement)
Duration: Duration not verified
Tuition: $407 per credit · All students — Online B.S. Criminal Justice
Next deadline: January 4, 2027 · Spring 2027 (online)
Accreditation: Institution accredited: SACSCOC
Subjects: Criminal Justice
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Texas State University

Master of Science in Criminal Justice (M.S.C.J.) Major in Criminal Justice

Master'sMSCJDedicated degreeMaster of Science in Criminal Justice
Format: Campus · Online
Location: San Marcos, TXSchool location, not a residency requirement
Attendance: Online attendance requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified
Tuition: $502 per credit · All students — Online MSCJ - Executive Concentration
Next deadline: January 4, 2027 · Spring 2027 (online Executive)
Accreditation: Institution accredited: SACSCOC
Subjects: No subject mapped
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University of North Texas

BS in Biochemistry — Forensic Science Concentration

Bachelor'sBSConcentrationLaboratory scienceBachelor of Science
Format: Campus
Location: Denton, TX
Attendance: Campus-based study
Duration: estimated 4 years (estimated time to complete as printed) · 125 credits
Tuition: Tuition not verified
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Accreditation: Institution accredited: SACSCOCFEPAC-accredited program
Subjects: Forensic Science
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University of North Texas

BS in Biology — Forensic Science Concentration

Bachelor'sBSConcentrationLaboratory scienceBachelor of Science
Format: Campus
Location: Denton, TX
Attendance: Campus-based study
Duration: estimated 4 years (estimated time to complete as printed) · 120 credits
Tuition: Tuition not verified
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Accreditation: Institution accredited: SACSCOC
Subjects: Forensic Science
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University of North Texas

BS in Chemistry — Forensic Science Concentration

Bachelor'sBSConcentrationLaboratory scienceBachelor of Science
Format: Campus
Location: Denton, TX
Attendance: Campus-based study
Duration: estimated 4 years (estimated time to complete as printed) · 120 credits
Tuition: Tuition not verified
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Accreditation: Institution accredited: SACSCOC
Subjects: Forensic Science
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University of North Texas

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Bachelor'sBSDedicated degreeBachelor of Science
Format: Campus · Online
Location: Denton, TXSchool location, not a residency requirement
Attendance: Online attendance requirements not verified
Duration: estimated 4 years (estimated time to complete as printed) · 120 credits
Tuition: $45,700 entire program · In-state — Online program: estimated Texas resident tuition and fees for the whole degree
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Accreditation: Institution accredited: SACSCOC
Subjects: Criminal Justice
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University of North Texas

Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Justice Policy and Administration

Master'sMSDedicated degreeMaster of Science
Format: Fully online
Location: Denton, TXSchool location, not a residency requirement
Attendance: Fully online as published (no separate campus-visit statement)
Duration: estimated 2 years; as little as two years taking two courses each session (taking two courses each session) · 36 credits
Tuition: $16,700 entire program · In-state — Online program: estimated Texas resident tuition and fees for the whole degree
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Accreditation: Institution accredited: SACSCOC
Subjects: Criminal Justice · Criminal Justice Administration
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