FBI agents college major?

Hey everyone! I'm really interested in a career with the FBI, so I'm curious: what do most people who end up as FBI agents major in during college? I've heard criminal justice is common, but are there other paths worth considering as well?

Hello! A criminal justice major isn't the only route to becoming an FBI agent. Given that the FBI is a large organization with many different roles and departments, there are numerous majors that could potentially lead to a career with the Bureau.

For example, they frequently hire people with a background in accounting and finance for their white-collar crime division. A degree in accounting could be valuable here. Similarly, computer science or cybersecurity majors are sought after by the cybersecurity division.

The counterterrorism and counterintelligence teams often consist of individuals with backgrounds in international relations, political science, and area studies (such as Middle Eastern or Russian studies), while law degrees are prevalent among many agents.

If you're considering investigative roles, degrees in forensic science, psychology, or criminology could also be useful.

I'd encourage you to consider not just the major, but also what specific roles within the FBI you're interested in. Understanding the duties and day-to-day work in those roles could better guide your choice of major and coursework. Plus, remember—you'll need at least three years of professional work experience or a graduate degree in addition to your bachelor's degree to even apply to the Bureau.

Last point: language skills, particularly in high-demand languages, can be an asset in various FBI roles, so studying a language could be beneficial regardless of your major.