Program Analysis
Starting salaries of $35,150/yr fall 38% below the $56,279 national median for Intelligence. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.
With a 10.9x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.
The 7% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Intelligence career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.
At $23,250 against $35,150/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.
Intelligence is offered at just 7 schools in our analysis. Coastal Carolina University's #7 ranking should be read in that context.
A 40% earnings increase from $35,150 to $49,288 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.