Best Intelligence Studies Schools Near Monroe, LA (2026)

Monroe, Louisiana is home to about 47,241 residents. Median household income is $36,521 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Monroe, LA metro area, the top-earning intelligence studies-related role is Managers, All Other at a median $97,760 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Intelligence Studies Schools to Monroe

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


Intelligence Studies Wages Near Monroe

Monroe is part of the Monroe, LA metro area (BLS area code 33740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Louisiana statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $65,010 Monroe, LA $77,763
Political Scientists N/A LA statewide
Management Analysts $73,620 Monroe, LA $88,062
Compliance Officers $59,530 Monroe, LA $71,208
Information Security Analysts $92,990 LA statewide $111,232
Private Detectives and Investigators $41,950 LA statewide $50,179
Managers, All Other $97,760 Monroe, LA $116,938
Business Operations Specialists, All Other $58,780 Monroe, LA $70,311

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.


Monroe at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 47,241 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $36,521 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 28.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 83.6 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying intelligence studies-related roles near Monroe are: Managers, All Other ($97,760), Information Security Analysts ($92,990), Management Analysts ($73,620). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Louisiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Ruston instead of Monroe?

Ruston, LA is 32.6 miles from Monroe 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 Monroe an affordable place to study intelligence studies?

Monroe’s median household income of $36,521 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Monroe while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Louisiana 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 Monroe

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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.