What Can I Do With a Major In Criminal Justice?

UGA Specific Information for Criminal Justice

At The University of Georgia, Criminal Justice (CJ) operates as an interdisciplinary program that draws its courses primarily from the social sciences and humanities in Arts and Sciences. A CJ major leads to a Bachelor of Arts Degree and offers undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue studies leading to a career in administration of justice, related fields, or select professional and graduate programs. Career opportunities for students who study CJ are vast. In fact, those who seek employment immediately after completing their degree generally have good prospects in such areas as local, state, and some federal law enforcement, state and federal probation and parole, correctional counseling, court services and administration, juvenile justice and family services, and private security.

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Class of 2024 Career Outcomes for Criminal Justice*

** Includes Self-Employed

Campus Resources

Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations

Researching Careers: Regardless of the career that you desire to pursue, talking with professionals in that field is essential and can help validate your decisions. Use the Informational Interview guidelines in the UGA Career Guide to learn more about how to connect with individuals in your areas of interest.

Graduate School: If you are interested in going to graduate school, check out these graduate school prep resources on the UGA Career Center’s website

For additional graduate school help, meet with your Career Consultant at the UGA Career Center.

Additional Career Research Resources

O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.  

My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.  

Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.  

Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.  

Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.  

UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.  

Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance. 

Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.  

Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you. 

Employment Websites

General  

  • Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)  
  • LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!) 
  • Idealist (non-profit jobs) 
  • USAJobs (federal jobs) 

Major/Career Specific

Professional Associations/Resources

Employers/Position Titles Reported by Class of 2024 Criminal Justice Majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2024 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Employer Position Title(s)
Athens-Clarke County Police Department Police Officer
BlueSprig Pediatrics Registered Behavior Technician
CADY Office and HR Administrator
Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD Client Advocate & Paralegal
City of Alpharetta Deputy Court Clerk
Clarke County School District Long Term Substitute Teacher
Cole Law Group, P.C. Paralegal
Evergreen Strategy Group Consulting Intern
Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Public Affairs Specialist
Georgia Department of Community Supervision Community Supervision Officer
Gwinnett County Police Department Communications Officer
Hall Booth Smith, P.C. Legal Assistant
Hudson Lambert Parrott LLC Paralegal
Oconee County Sheriff's Office Public Relations Specialist
Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp Policy and Operations Intern
Shires Peake & Gottlieb, LLC Paralegal
The Sparrow's Nest Assistant Director
United States Army Infantry Officer
University of Georgia Police Officer
University of Georgia Police Officer
* denotes no responses received.
*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2024 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

Graduate/Professional Schools Attended by Class of 2024 Criminal Justice Majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2024 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Graduate School Program(s)
Boston University Criminal Justice, MS
Chapman University Law, JD
Charleston School of Law Law, JD
Emory University Law, JD
Faulkner University Law, JD
Georgia Southern University Chemistry, BS
Georgia State University Law, JD
Georgia State University Law, JD
Louisiana State University Law, JD
Mercer University Law, JD
Northeastern University Law, JD
Nova Southeastern University Law, JD
The University of Baltimore Law, JD
University of Florida Medical Sciences, MA
University of Georgia Public Administration, MPA
University of Georgia Public Administration, MPA
University of Georgia Law, JD
University of Georgia Law, JD
University of Georgia Law, JD
University of Georgia Law, JD
University of Georgia International Policy, MIP
University of Georgia Public Administration, MPA
University of Michigan Law, JD
University of Richmond Law, JD
University of Texas at Austin Social Work, MSW
* denotes no responses received.

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