Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations at Newman University

A bachelor's degree in Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations is an unusual offering—only 35 schools nationwide have such programs, and Newman appears to be the only option in Kansas. Based on similar specialized programs nationally, graduates typically earn around $61,300 in their first year, with debt loads around $22,250. That 0.36 debt-to-earnings ratio suggests manageable repayment: roughly four months of gross income to cover the full debt load.

The challenge here is the program's specificity. This credential appears designed for careers in military intelligence, cybersecurity operations, or defense contracting—fields where institutional reputation, security clearances, and professional networks matter enormously. Newman's 48% admission rate and limited visibility in defense circles raise questions about whether this program opens the same doors as similar offerings at institutions with stronger military or intelligence community ties. The estimated earnings are solid for a first job, but in specialized fields like this, the difference between connected programs and isolated ones can be substantial.

Your decision hinges on what Newman can demonstrate beyond the numbers: employer partnerships, internship placements with defense contractors or government agencies, and graduate outcomes showing actual career pathways into intelligence work. Without that track record—or at least transparency about where their graduates land—you're betting on an unusual program at a small private university in a field where institutional connections typically drive success.