Signal/Geospatial Intelligence
A program that focuses on the theory, technology and operational aspects of collecting, processing and exploiting remote-sensed, radar, acoustic and other forms of signals intelligence. Includes instruction in applied physics, wave propagation and capture, radar systems, acoustics and underwater systems, infrared systems, synthetic aperture systems, collection and processing systems, signal phenomenology, signal analysis and exploitation, and applications to specific intelligence problems.
- Schools offering
- 3
- Annual completions
- 5
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $78k
About this major
A program that focuses on the theory, technology and operational aspects of collecting, processing and exploiting remote-sensed, radar, acoustic and other forms of signals intelligence. Includes instruction in applied physics, wave propagation and capture, radar systems, acoustics and underwater systems, infrared systems, synthetic aperture systems, collection and processing systems, signal phenomenology, signal analysis and exploitation, and applications to specific intelligence problems.
Examples of specialized tracks: Advanced Geospatial Intelligence.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-line supervisors of police and detectives | $106k | +2.9% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Detectives and criminal investigators | $94k | -0.7% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Cartographers and photogrammetrists | $78k | +6.4% | Bachelor's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$78k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$75k
Bachelor's
$78k
Top colleges for Signal/Geospatial Intelligence
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University | Provo, UT | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Elmhurst University | Elmhurst, IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Northland Community and Technical College | Thief River Falls, MN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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