Bachelor’s Degree in Intelligence & Data Analysis
New Program
This program will be available in the fall of 2023
More than ever before, leveraging big data toward strategic initiatives is vital to security operations. At Hilbert College, we’ve designed our bachelor’s degree in intelligence and data analysis to prepare students to collect, correlate, analyze and report data. Graduates apply cutting-edge techniques to create policies and strategies that drive change in the justice system.
Our unique 120-credit-hour intelligence and data analysis degree centers ethics and our Franciscan values—empowering you to better serve your community and amplify good in the world. Through immersive internships, small student-to-faculty ratios and a career-based curriculum, you’ll graduate equipped to bridge intelligence gaps and serve as a valuable member of any security organization.
What Can You Do With a Bachelor’s Degree in Intelligence and Data Analysis
Earning your bachelor’s degree in intelligence and data analysis from Hilbert College empowers you to use what you’ve learned in a variety of critical agency settings. Our graduates go on to work for organizations such as:
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the Central Intelligence Agency
- the Defense Intelligence Agency
- the Drug Enforcement Administration
- the Federal Bureau of Investigation
- the National Security Agency
- the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense
- the Department of Energy
- the Department of Homeland Security
- the Department of Justice
- the Department of the Treasury
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Carraugh Reilly Nowak, MFS
Associate Professor FS/CJ
Chair, Criminal Justice
Bogel Hall 142D
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Bachelor of Science in Intelligence and Data Analysis Degree Benefits
Intelligence plays a crucial role in national security and military operations. But its influence is even broader. Intelligence is fundamental to successful management of law enforcement resources, national intelligence identification of threats and the establishment of successful corporate finance policies.
At Hilbert College, you’ll have the opportunity to study at one of the top-ranked criminal justice schools in the Northeast. Our intelligence and data analysis degree is well recognized by the intelligence industry’s top employers, and we’ll give you the specific skills you need to seek a career role in fields including banking, national security or criminal investigation.
BS in Intelligence and Data Analysis Degree Careers
A degree in intelligence can open a breadth of well-paying and in-demand career opportunities, including:*
Market Research Analyst
Median annual salary: $63,920
Number of jobs: 792,500
Projected growth: 19%
Network Administrator
Median annual salary: $80,600
Number of jobs: 333,200
Projected growth: 3%
Operations Research Analyst
Median annual salary: $82,360
Number of jobs: 104,200
Projected growth: 23%
Data Scientist
Median annual salary: $100,910
Number of jobs: 113,300
Projected growth: 36%
Database Administrator
Median annual salary: $101,000
Number of jobs: 144,500
Projected growth: 9%
Information Security Analyst
Median annual salary: $102,600
Number of jobs: 163,000
Projected growth: 35%
*Salary info based on 2021 data compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; growth based on 2021–2031 projections.
Bachelor’s Degree in Intelligence and Data Analysis Job Outlook
Jobs such as data scientist and operations research analyst are classified as math occupations—an area showing significant growth, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Overall employment in math occupations is projected to grow 29% from 2021 to 2031, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.
Roles such as information security analyst and network administrator, classified as computer and information technology occupations, are also showing consistent growth. The BLS projects overall employment in this field will grow by 15% from 2021 to 2031, which is also far greater than the average for all occupations.
No matter which way you go with your degree in intelligence and data analysis from Hilbert College, you’ll have the chance to pursue a variety of in-demand career paths.
Why Choose Hilbert for Your Bachelor’s Degree in Intelligence and Data Analysis?
At Hilbert College, we go beyond traditional education to provide a welcoming and service-oriented learning environment that aligns with our institution’s Franciscan values.
As one of the most renowned criminal justice colleges in the Northeast, we’re proud to produce graduates that are career-ready and ethics-focused. During your time on campus, you’ll experience meaningful relationship building, real-world coursework and unmatched experiential learning opportunities so you can use your degree to launch a career of purpose.
Degree in Intelligence and Data Analysis Curriculum
We designed our curriculum to give you the real-world skills today’s employers value. In our intelligence and data analysis degree program, you’ll learn to:
- Demonstrate your ability to collect, correlate, analyze and report data for effective use in creation of policy and strategy
- Seek, through analysis, the appropriate method with which to accomplish the mission of any agency or private enterprise
- Understand the domains in which agencies and private enterprises operate
- Understand how to direct resources to develop intelligence gaps into policy and/or action directives
- Apply your skills to the identification of law enforcement and national security threats
- Apply your skills to help establish policies and successfully manage corporate and business resources, both financial and personnel
- Demonstrate your commitment to ethical values represented in the Franciscan tradition and foster the betterment of the community served
Intelligence & Data Analysis
Freshman Year: Semester One |
GS 101 |
Foundation Seminar |
EN 101 |
College Writing |
MA 235 |
Discrete Math |
IDA 177 |
Introduction to Intelligence |
GEN ED |
General Education Module (SO 101) |
Freshman Year: Semester Two |
EN 102 |
Writing in the Humanities |
IDA 178 |
Advanced Intelligence Analysis |
CS 131 |
Computer Science I |
COM 151 |
Public Speaking |
GEN ED |
General Education Module |
Sophomore Year: Semester Three |
IDA 213 |
National Security Intelligence |
HI 104 |
Twentieth Century America |
IDA 275 |
Intelligence Writing & Presentation |
CS 132 |
Computer Science II |
GEN ED |
General Education Module |
Sophomore Year: Semester Four |
GS 201 |
Civic Learning & Engagement |
MA 200 |
Topics in Statistics |
IDA 240 |
Intelligence for Business |
CIS 230 |
Database Management Systems |
All College |
All College Elective |
Junior Year: Semester Five |
ECI 340 |
Intelligence Research Methods |
IDA 276 |
Law Enforcement Intelligence |
GEN ED |
General Education Module |
GEN ED |
General Education Module |
All College |
All College Elective |
Junior Year: Semester Six |
IDA Elective |
Intelligence & Data Analysis Elective |
EN 340 |
Professional and Technical Writing |
PS 402 |
Junior Symposium |
All College |
All College Elective |
GEN ED |
General Education Module |
Senior Year: Semester Seven |
IDA 300 |
Competitive Intelligence |
IDA Elective |
Intelligence & Data Analysis Elective |
IDA Elective |
Intelligence & Data Analysis Elective |
Liberal Arts |
Liberal Arts Elective |
Liberal Arts |
Liberal Arts Elective |
Senior Year: Semester Eight |
IDA 425 |
Strategic Intelligence Capstone |
IDA Elective |
Intelligence & Data Analysis Elective |
Liberal Arts |
Liberal Arts Elective |
Elective |
Upper Level Elective |
Elective |
Upper Level Elective |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can you do with a bachelor’s degree in intelligence and data analysis?
Earning your intelligence and data analysis degree from Hilbert College can prepare you for careers such as data scientist, information security analyst, database administrator and more.
What is the average salary for bachelor’s degree in intelligence and data analysis graduates?
The median annual salary for intelligence analysts is about $75,000 per year, according to Payscale.
How long is the Bachelor of Science in Intelligence and Data Analysis degree program?
For a full-time student working at a normal pace, the 120-credit-hour program can be completed in four years (eight semesters).
What are the benefits of earning a bachelor’s degree in intelligence and data analysis?
Earning a degree in intelligence and data analysis sets you up for a variety of in-demand careers, whether you’re looking to make an impact in governmental, corporate or nonprofit settings.
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