Digital Forensics Degree

Become a Digital Detective in a World That Needs Protecting

Nationally Recognized Excellence | 89% Job Placement | 33% Industry Growth

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Sherlock Holmes Meets Silicon Valley

Crack the Code of Digital Evidence

In today’s interconnected world, digital crime requires digital solutions. At Champlain College’s Digital Forensics program, you’ll master the investigative mindset and technical skills needed to solve the most challenging cybercrime cases.

Once you’ve mastered the classroom, you’ll get hands-on experience through internships with government agencies, tech companies, and security firms.

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Success You Can See!

80%

of Digital Forensics majors in the Class of 2025 were either employed or continuing their education just six months after graduation.

$72,500

Median starting salary for Champlain College Digital Forensics graduates in the Class of 2025 within six months of graduation.

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Flexible credits are built into every major at Champlain — an entire year’s worth of credits — allowing you to take a full-time paid co-op, study abroad, double major, and more.

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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: 80% of Digital Forensics graduates from the Class of 2025 were employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation.

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.

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
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National Recognition

National Security Agency logo and National Center of Academic Excellence logoRecognized as a National Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence (CDFAE) by the U.S. Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3)
National Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence logo and U.S. Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center logoDesignated by the National Security Agency (NSA) as a National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Defense Education

Enter a High-Growth Field

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

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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.

Nick Spanos
Nick Spanos ’22, Digital Forensics Major

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Through a new partnership with Anthropic, a leader in AI safety and research, Champlain is integrating AI literacy and innovation into the student experience. You’ll learn how to think critically, work responsibly with AI, and use it to solve real-world challenges. Gain future-proof skills across every discipline and be ready for what’s next in AI and beyond.

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