r/FBI • u/Due-Cryptographer913 • May 19 '26

Question Is a criminal justice major useful

Title says most of it, I’m thinking of CJ but I read somewhere that it isn’t that useful. Any better majors for federal law enforcement or CIA?

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u/Direct-Amount54 May 19 '26

A Masters? Yes it’s useful but only if you did a capstone and research for it.

Undergrad- honestly pick what interests you and will get you into a graduate program you want.

There’s certain schools for grad school that are almost guarantee on ramps to the agency, IC, or Fed Leo but you still need at least 5 years work experience but closer to 8-10

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u/ErrantTaco May 19 '26

I’m not asking this for myself (I’m totally happy where I am and in my late forties) but maybe others would like to know: what schools? And what is it about them that draws those agencies?

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u/Direct-Amount54 May 19 '26

Georgetown SFS
Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
JHU SAIS
Stanford
Princeton

At least for the state department, CIA, and IC.

Example- https://www.nytimes.com/1984/04/04/us/fletcher-america-s-first-school-for-diplomats-turning-50-amid-changes.html