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2023 General Intelligence Degree Guide

Rapid Growth in General Intelligence Degrees Awarded

#269 Most Popular Major
2.3k Degrees Awarded
12.0% Increase in Graduates

In 2020-2021, general intelligence was the 269th most popular major nationwide with 2,261 degrees awarded. This is a difference of 272 over the prior year, a growth of 12.0%.

This year's Best General Intelligence Schools ranking compares 3 of them to identify the best overall programs in the country. Continue reading to check out one of our many unbiased rankings of intelligence programs later in this article.

2023 Best Colleges for General Intelligence
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Best General Intelligence Schools by Degree

Associate Degrees in General Intelligence
Bachelor's Degrees in General Intelligence
Master's Degrees in General Intelligence

Requirements for Getting a Degree in General Intelligence

Prior Education for an Intelligence Program

A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required for most intelligence degree programs and many students will need a minimum GPA and SAT/ACT score depending on the school. Once you obtain your degree, additional intelligence certifications required to pursue a career in this field.

General Intelligence Degree Types

There are various different levels of intelligence degrees. General Intelligence programs offered by schools range from a to a , which is the highest intelligence degree you can get. The time it takes to complete a intelligence degree varies depending on the program.

Degree Credit Requirements Typical Program Length
Associate Degree 60-70 credits 2 years
Bachelor’s Degree 120 credits 4 years
Master’s Degree 50-70 credits 1-3 years
Doctorate Program required coursework including thesis or dissertation At least 4 years

Career Opportunities for A Degree In Intelligence Graduate

How Much Money Do Intelligence Grads Make?

As you might expect, salaries for intelligence graduates vary depending on the level of education that was acquired.

General Intelligence is one of 6 different types of Intelligence & Command Control Operations programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Cyber/Electronic Operations & Warfare 917
Strategic Intelligence 493
Signal/Geospatial Intelligence 46
Information/Psychological Warfare & Military Media Relations 21
Other Intelligence, Command Control & Information Operations 4

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