Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations: earnings, debt, and careers
CIP 29.02. Official graduate outcomes from the U.S. Department of Education across 152 programs, and the careers this field is linked to.
Graduate earnings by credential level
| Credential | Programs | Graduates (recent year) | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Typical program median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate certificate | 26 | 230 | $45,191 | Data unavailable | $16,816 2 programs |
| Associate's degree | 14 | 844 | $48,405 | $75,487 | $17,250 1 programs |
| Bachelor's degree | 46 | 1,459 | $60,050 | $75,803 | $21,436 13 programs |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2 | 0 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Master's degree | 34 | 980 | $86,499 | $107,835 | Data unavailable |
| Doctoral degree | 4 | 12 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Graduate certificate | 26 | 526 | $88,945 | $107,274 | Data unavailable |
National earnings are published by the Department of Education for each field and credential level Verified data. Typical program median debt is ConnectPrep's calculation: the median across programs of each program's median federal debt Calculated estimate. It covers federal loans only.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Associate's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cochise County Community College District AZ · Public · 387 graduates measured | $48,393 | $75,493 | $17,250 |
| Community College of Rhode Island RI · Public · 18 graduates measured | $43,168 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Bachelor's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich University VT · Private, nonprofit · 87 graduates measured | $77,627 | $85,184 | $6,125 |
| Excelsior University NY · Private, nonprofit · 38 graduates measured | $77,095 | Data unavailable | $12,500 |
| University of Arizona AZ · Public · 80 graduates measured | $73,640 | Data unavailable | $19,879 |
| American Public University System WV · Private, for-profit · 246 graduates measured | $69,875 | Data unavailable | $9,500 |
| Maryville University of Saint Louis MO · Private, nonprofit · 85 graduates measured | $63,584 | $84,342 | $25,366 |
| University of Advancing Technology AZ · Private, for-profit · 39 graduates measured | $57,428 | $78,068 | $30,941 |
| Indiana State University IN · Public · 16 graduates measured | $56,851 | Data unavailable | $19,500 |
| Mercyhurst University PA · Private, nonprofit · 97 graduates measured | $52,770 | $86,597 | $25,000 |
| Coastal Carolina University SC · Public · 122 graduates measured | $47,293 | $56,863 | $21,436 |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina SC · Public · 95 graduates measured | $45,974 | Data unavailable | $19,447 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Master's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster University MO · Private, nonprofit · 102 graduates measured | $102,904 | $113,359 | Data unavailable |
| American Public University System WV · Private, for-profit · 157 graduates measured | $96,106 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Georgetown University DC · Private, nonprofit · 116 graduates measured | $94,080 | $113,928 | Data unavailable |
| Liberty University VA · Private, nonprofit · 135 graduates measured | $90,527 | $107,828 | Data unavailable |
| Mercyhurst University PA · Private, nonprofit · 40 graduates measured | $81,894 | $107,254 | Data unavailable |
| Maryville University of Saint Louis MO · Private, nonprofit · 111 graduates measured | $74,900 | $110,105 | Data unavailable |
| Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey CA · Private, nonprofit · 47 graduates measured | $57,767 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Middlebury College VT · Private, nonprofit · 47 graduates measured | $57,767 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Graduate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University MD · Private, nonprofit · 24 graduates measured | $94,796 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Webster University MO · Private, nonprofit · 42 graduates measured | $94,165 | $106,577 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Careers linked to Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations
| Occupation | Median wage, all workers | Change 2025 to 2035 | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartographers and photogrammetrists | $81,390 | +7.4% | Bachelor's degree |
| First-line supervisors of police and detectives | $106,040 | +3.3% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Detectives and criminal investigators | $93,790 | +0.2% | High school diploma or equivalent |
Occupations mapped to this field in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Occupation wages describe all workers, not recent graduates.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk. CIP 2020 and SOC 2018 taxonomies. Published April 30, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Detailed CIP codes in this field (8)
- 29.0201 Intelligence, General
- 29.0202 Strategic Intelligence
- 29.0203 Signal/Geospatial Intelligence
- 29.0204 Command & Control (C3, C4I) Systems and Operations
- 29.0205 Information Operations/Joint Information Operations
- 29.0206 Information/Psychological Warfare and Military Media Relations
- 29.0207 Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare
- 29.0299 Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations, Other