Justice Studies (BA)

Justice Studies (BA)

Are you passionate about social justice? Arizona State University’s Bachelor of Arts in justice studies degree online takes an in-depth look at the evolving nature of justice from multiple academic perspectives. You’ll prepare for a career in law, government, politics, education, non-profit leadership and more.

Quick facts

Next start date: 05/18/2026
Total classes: 40
Weeks per class: 7.5
Credit hours: 120

JUS 210: Introduction to Ethnic Studies in the U.S. (SOBE OR C)

JUS 235: Disability, Justice and Advocacy (CIVI OR C)

JUS 214: The Pursuit of Justice in the 21st Century (CIVI OR SB)

JUS 105: Introduction to Justice Studies (CIVI OR SB)

JUS 301: Research in Justice Studies

JUS 303: Justice Theory (CIVI OR L)

The careers a justice studies degree prepares you for

As a graduate of this program, you’ll have a diverse range of job opportunities available to you to pursue a justice studies career. You’ll be prepared for jobs in law, government, politics, education, community-based works and more. Career examples include, but aren’t limited to:

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Growth: 1.7%
Salary: $103,960

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

Growth: 4.6%
Salary: $54,940

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Growth: -0.7%
Salary: $93,580

Social Science Research Assistants

Growth: 4.4%
Salary: $58,040

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

Growth: 2.5%
Salary: $156,210

Lawyers

Growth: 4.1%
Salary: $151,160

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

Growth: 4.3%
Salary: $67,710

Political Scientists

Growth: -3.1%
Salary: $139,380

Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other

Growth: 1.7%
Salary: $75,040

Social and Community Service Managers

Growth: 6.4%
Salary: $78,240