Best Intelligence Studies Schools Near Eureka, CA (2026)

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

Eureka, California is home to about 25,412 residents. In California, the top-earning intelligence studies-related role is Managers, All Other at a median $174,560 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Intelligence Studies Schools to Eureka

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

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Eureka. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

Monterey, CA 314.5 miles from Eureka
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
92.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,310
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Naval Postgraduate School

Monterey, CA 315.1 miles from Eureka
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

California State University-San Bernardino

San Bernardino, CA 590.4 miles from Eureka
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
78.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 94%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,977
Avg net price $4,564/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,093
Out‑of‑state$20,693
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  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

San Diego State University

San Diego, CA 678.3 miles from Eureka
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
83.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 36%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,909
Avg net price $15,364/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,728
Out‑of‑state$21,328
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  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Intelligence Studies Wages Near Eureka

Occupation Median Annual Wage (California, statewide)
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $124,840
Political Scientists N/A
Management Analysts $101,460
Compliance Officers $96,980
Information Security Analysts $138,570
Private Detectives and Investigators $61,250
Managers, All Other $174,560
Business Operations Specialists, All Other $87,570

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying intelligence studies-related roles in California are: Managers, All Other ($174,560), Information Security Analysts ($138,570), Detectives and Criminal Investigators ($124,840). Wages for Eureka workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Redding instead of Eureka?

Redding, CA is 95.1 miles from Eureka 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.

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 Eureka

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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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