Best Intelligence Studies Schools Near Paragould, AR (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Paragould, Arkansas is home to about 29,940 residents. Median household income is $56,181 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arkansas, the top-earning intelligence studies-related role is Information Security Analysts at a median $103,490 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Intelligence Studies Schools to Paragould

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer intelligence studies programs near Paragould, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Paragould city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas intelligence studies page.

Intelligence Studies Wages Near Paragould

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Arkansas, statewide)
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $54,500
Political Scientists N/A
Management Analysts $72,950
Compliance Officers $64,680
Information Security Analysts $103,490
Private Detectives and Investigators $47,750
Managers, All Other $87,520
Business Operations Specialists, All Other $61,240

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Paragould at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 29,940 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $56,181 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 16.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying intelligence studies roles in Arkansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying intelligence studies-related roles in Arkansas are: Information Security Analysts ($103,490), Managers, All Other ($87,520), Management Analysts ($72,950). Wages for Paragould workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Jonesboro instead of Paragould?

Jonesboro, AR is 18.7 miles from Paragould and has its own set of local intelligence studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Paragould an affordable place to study intelligence studies?

Paragould’s median household income of $56,181 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Paragould while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arkansas public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Paragould

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Data verified: September 7, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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