Criminal Justice and Corrections
Master's degree · The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · Edinburg, TX
$37,728Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$40,383Median earnings 3 years after
$60,818Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
50Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley earn a median of $37,728 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $66,714 four years after graduating (middle half: $48,346–$93,005).
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Master's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston-Downtown Houston | $65,137 | $40,760 |
| Lamar University Beaumont | $60,274 | $17,207 |
| Tarleton State University Stephenville | $58,771 | $30,573 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington | $58,143 | $36,251 |
| University of North Texas Denton | $54,876 | — |
| Sam Houston State University Huntsville | $51,544 | $38,362 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio | $49,241 | $38,942 |
| Texas State University San Marcos | $47,760 | — |
| Texas A & M International University Laredo | $46,596 | — |
| South University-Austin Round Rock | $41,898 | $41,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley make?
The median salary is $37,728 one year after graduation and $60,818 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.