Best Intelligence Studies Schools Near Erie, CO (2026)

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

Erie, Colorado is home to about 31,927 residents. Median household income is $163,644 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 66.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boulder, CO metro area, the top-earning intelligence studies-related role is Managers, All Other at a median $179,090 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Intelligence Studies Schools to Erie

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer intelligence studies programs near Erie, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Erie 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 Colorado schools on the Colorado intelligence studies page.

Intelligence Studies Wages Near Erie

Erie is part of the Boulder, CO metro area (BLS area code 14500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $103,360 Boulder, CO $98,251
Political Scientists $127,260 CO statewide $120,970
Management Analysts $131,470 Boulder, CO $124,971
Compliance Officers $98,350 Boulder, CO $93,489
Information Security Analysts $154,990 Boulder, CO $147,329
Private Detectives and Investigators $48,730 CO statewide $46,321
Managers, All Other $179,090 Boulder, CO $170,238
Business Operations Specialists, All Other $94,040 Boulder, CO $89,392

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.

Erie at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 31,927 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $163,644 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 66.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 105.2 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying intelligence studies roles near Erie?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying intelligence studies-related roles near Erie are: Managers, All Other ($179,090), Information Security Analysts ($154,990), Management Analysts ($131,470). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Lafayette instead of Erie?

Lafayette, CO is 4.3 miles from Erie 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 Erie an affordable place to study intelligence studies?

Erie’s median household income of $163,644 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Erie while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado 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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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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