Best Intelligence Studies Schools Near Fort Dodge, IA (2026)

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

Fort Dodge, Iowa is home to about 24,788 residents. Median household income is $61,769 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning intelligence studies-related role is Managers, All Other at a median $128,080 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Intelligence Studies Schools to Fort Dodge

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

Intelligence Studies Wages Near Fort Dodge

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide)
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $79,560
Political Scientists N/A
Management Analysts $85,530
Compliance Officers $75,620
Information Security Analysts $119,710
Private Detectives and Investigators $41,110
Managers, All Other $128,080
Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,470

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.

Fort Dodge at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 24,788 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $61,769 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 20.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying intelligence studies-related roles in Iowa are: Managers, All Other ($128,080), Information Security Analysts ($119,710), Management Analysts ($85,530). Wages for Fort Dodge workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Ames instead of Fort Dodge?

Ames, IA is 43.6 miles from Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge an affordable place to study intelligence studies?

Fort Dodge’s median household income of $61,769 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fort Dodge while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Iowa 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 Fort Dodge

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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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