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 2023 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 Title Reported by Class of 2023 Criminal Justice majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2023 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)
Actalent Technical Recruiter
Aflac Cyber Security Specialist
Ankura Contract Assistant
Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Police Officer
Bethune Law Firm, LLC Legal Assistant
CourtDox-GA, LLC Quality Assurance Specialist
Cowsert Heath, LLP Intern
District Attorney, Greene County Office Victim Advocate
Federal Public Defender Legal Assistant
Fulton County District Attorney's Office Administrative Coordinator
Georgia Department of Community Supervision Community Supervision Officer I
Georgia Department of Community Supervision Community Supervision Officer I
Georgia Department of Community Supervision Community Supervision Officer I
Georgia Department of Community Supervision Community Supervision Officer I
Georgia State Capitol Resolution Clerk
Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP Administrative Legal Clerk
IES ALMUSSAFES Cultural Language Teaching Assistant
Jersey Mike's Subs Assistant General Manager
Kobre & Kim Litigation Assistant
Linville Law Group Legal Assistant
LocumTenens.com Account Representative
Minnehaha County Public Defender’s Office Legal Office Assistant
Not Specified Intern
The Peace Place Inc. Legal and Outreach Advocate
The TJX Companies, Inc. Loss Prevention Detective
The Walt Disney Company College Program Intern
University of Georgia Police Officer
Walton County Sheriff's Office Intern
* 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 2023 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 2023 Criminal Justice majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2023 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)
American University Law, JD
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School Law, JD
Florida State University Clinical Mental Health, EdS
Georgetown University Law, JD
Georgia Southern University Business Administration, MBA
Kennesaw State University Criminal Justice, MS
Liberty University Criminal Justice Forensic Psychology, Master's
Marymount University Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MS
Mercer University Law, JD
Mercer University Law, JD
Mercer University Law, JD
Southern Methodist University Law, JD
Syracuse University Law, JD
Troy University Criminology, MS
University of Georgia Post Baccalaureate Certificate
University of Georgia Law, JD
University of Georgia Law, JD
University of Georgia Public Administration, MPA
University of Georgia Public Administration, MPA
University of Georgia Public Administration, MPA
University of Georgia Law, LLM
University of Georgia International Policy, MIP
University of Georgia Law, Degree Not Specified
University of Georgia Social Work, MSW
University of Georgia Social Work, MSW
University of Georgia Social Work, MSW
University of Georgia Social Work, Post Baccalaureate Certificate
University of Minnesota Law, JD
University of Pennsylvania Law, JD
University of South Carolina Law, JD
William & Mary Law School Law, JD
* denotes no responses received.

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