Criminal Justice and Corrections
Master's degree · Texas Southern University · Houston, TX
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,059Median earnings 3 years after
$75,749Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
17Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Texas Southern University earn a median of $59,059. 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 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg | $37,728 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Texas Southern University make?
The median salary is $59,059 and $75,749 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.