Intelligence Studies Major
April 8, 2020 2025-02-16 16:07Intelligence Studies Major
Understand Global Security
Intelligence Studies Major
Prepare for careers in intelligence and national security.
Bachelor of Arts in Intelligence Studies
A career in intelligence studies means you’re choosing to be at the heart of preserving safety and peace. This is a field where your work has the potential to impact government agencies, multinational corporations, and non-state organizations. Intelligence studies provides you with the insight and strategy you need to navigate the complex landscape of global politics and security.
The University of Lynchburg’s intelligence studies major helps you uncover and understand the deep-seated relationships between state and non-state actors. You’ll tackle high-stakes issues of human security and explore questions about terrorism, crime, and global politics.
Our courses let you probe the depths of international relations, security policies, and transnational crime. You’ll hone your analytical skills and foster a strategic mindset that’s indispensable in our interconnected world. When you graduate, you’ll be prepared to help maintain global security and counter threats, but your unique skill set will make you a valuable asset across various job sectors.
Curriculum and Resources
2024-25 Academic Year Information
Program requirements for the following can be found in the undergraduate catalog.
- Intelligence Studies (BA)
What Jobs Can I Get With an Intelligence Studies Degree?
Does the idea of unraveling mysteries, interpreting data, and strategizing for security on a national and international scale captivate you? Pursuing an intelligence studies degree could steer you toward a rewarding career. Your work directly affects the dynamics of national safety, global cooperation, and business strategies.
Our world is becoming ever more intertwined and complex, and we need professionals skilled in intelligence analysis. Intelligence studies graduates can find opportunities spanning all government sectors, law enforcement, the military, the corporate world, and academia. Graduates of this program have gone on to work in the FBI, the National Security Agency, and local law enforcement.
Intelligence Studies Careers and Salaries
Earning a degree in intelligence studies opens up a range of exhilarating career paths. You could be affecting the course of international diplomacy or protecting key business interests. Your role as an intelligence specialist has significant potential to shape a secure and stable future.
Here’s a snapshot of the career possibilities in the intelligence studies field. The average salaries, as per the current market trends, are indicative of the rewarding nature of these roles.
- Business and competitive intelligence analyst: $81,205
- Counterterrorism analyst: $76,304
- Cybersecurity intelligence analyst: $74,262
- Fleet security operations analyst: $62,889
- Geographic information systems (GIS) analyst: $58,401
- Insider threat detection analyst: $106,890
- Intelligence officer: $90,714
Salary and job projections come from national averages in the Bureau of Labor Statistics and other sources, including Glassdoor, Indeed, and industry-specific posts and publications. The data is meant to provide you with an idea of career options and salary ranges, not as a guarantee of obtaining these positions after graduation. These represent national averages and may vary by source and time frame collected. Actual salaries vary by region. Some jobs may require additional training or graduate education.
David Richards, PhD
Chair of the International Relations and Political Science Department
Mitra Nafissian-Rash, MA
Assistant Professor of International Relations and Political Science
As a Lynchburg intelligence studies student, you'll:
"My dream was always to come study in America because I know I’m meant to do something big in the future and I know I would not have that opportunity in Brazil, especially working with law and politics."
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