In the University of Arizona's transformative Bachelor of Applied Science in Intelligence and Information Operations program, students gain the skills and experience to thrive in fast-paced, high-impact careers—from national security and cybersecurity to law enforcement and private-sector intelligence.
BAS IIO graduates are ready to excel in essential positions, including:
A Field of Growing Importance & Demand
33%
Intelligence & Information Operations Job Growth Over Next 10 Years
$104K
Average Salary for Bachelor's in
Intelligence & Information Operations Graduates
Employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 33% from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
According to ZipRecruiter, the average salary for a Bachelor’s in Intelligence Studies graduate serving as an intelligence operations specialist is $104,000 per year, while according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary for information security analysts is $124,910 per year.
While job demand is traditionally highest in the Washington, DC metro area (including Virginia and Maryland), California, Texas, Massachusetts and Washington, intelligence and information opportunities and salaries are experiencing growth nationwide and internationally.
Top Intelligence & Information Operations Employers
Top intelligence and information operations industries include financial services, government, healthcare, manufacturing and retail, while top employers nationwide, according to Payscale, include: