Digital Forensics Degree
Become a Digital Detective in a World That Needs Protecting
Nationally Recognized Excellence | 100% Job Placement | 33% Industry Growth
Success You Can See!
Job growth for Information Security Analyst jobs expected between 2023 to 2033 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics – MUCH faster than the 4% average for all occupations.
Average starting salary for Champlain College Digital Forensics graduates in the Class of 2023 within 6 months of graduation.
Why Champlain College?
REAL-WORLD INVESTIGATIONS, REAL-WORLD RESULTS
Work on actual cases in our state-of-the-art forensics lab with clients including the Department of Justice, Department of Defense, and Secret Service. Go beyond theory with hands-on learning that employers demand.
SUCCESS YOU CAN SEE
Our track record speaks volumes: 100% of Digital Forensics graduates from the Class of 2023 were employed within six months of graduation, with an average starting salary of $73,056.
NATIONWIDE RECOGNITION
Designated as a national Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence (CDFAE) by the U.S. Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center and as a national Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency.
THE SKILLS EMPLOYERS WANT
Our program teaches you exactly what employers are looking for. You’ll learn to think like a digital detective, find hidden evidence, extract important data by hand, understand complex information, and use the same tools professionals use.
Success You Can See!
According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Information Security Analysts earn competitive salaries, reflecting the high demand for their specialized skills in investigating and preventing cybercrime.
of Digital Forensics majors in the Class of 2023 were employed in career-relevant positions within six months after graduation.
Program Highlights
- Small, collaborative classes led by industry experts
- Participation in professional conferences and competitions
- Paid internship opportunities at the Senator Patrick Leahy Center for Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity
- Access to cutting-edge digital investigation tools
- Strong connections with government agencies, technology companies, and security firms
National Recognition
Recognized as a National Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence (CDFAE) by the U.S. Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3)
Designated by the National Security Agency (NSA) as a National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Defense EducationYOUR CAREER OUTLOOK
Enter a High-Growth Field
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Information Security Analyst positions are projected to grow by 33% from 2023 to 2033 — over 8 times faster than the average for all occupations.
With competitive salaries averaging $120,360, digital forensics professionals are highly valued across multiple sectors.
You’ll find a career in fields such as:
- Digital Forensics and Incident Response
- Cybersecurity and Threat Analysis
- Law Enforcement and Criminal Investigations
- Data and Information Security
- E-Discovery and Litigation Support
- Fraud Detection and Prevention
- Risk and Compliance Management
If you told me in high school that I would be accepted for a job with the federal government by my sophomore year, I wouldn’t have believed you. But in 2020, I signed a two-year contract with the Department of Defense for doing cybersecurity.
