Best Intelligence Studies Schools Near Moorhead, MN (2026)

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

Moorhead, Minnesota is home to about 44,706 residents. Median household income is $69,371 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 42.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fargo, ND-MN metro area, the top-earning intelligence studies-related role is Managers, All Other at a median $124,390 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Intelligence Studies Schools to Moorhead

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

Intelligence Studies Wages Near Moorhead

Moorhead is part of the Fargo, ND-MN metro area (BLS area code 22020). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Minnesota statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $85,300 Fargo, ND-MN $93,839
Political Scientists N/A MN statewide –
Management Analysts $90,220 Fargo, ND-MN $99,252
Compliance Officers $67,020 Fargo, ND-MN $73,729
Information Security Analysts $103,910 Fargo, ND-MN $114,312
Private Detectives and Investigators $57,880 MN statewide $63,674
Managers, All Other $124,390 Fargo, ND-MN $136,843
Business Operations Specialists, All Other $73,920 Fargo, ND-MN $81,320

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.

Moorhead at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 44,706 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $69,371 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 42.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 90.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying intelligence studies-related roles near Moorhead are: Managers, All Other ($124,390), Information Security Analysts ($103,910), Management Analysts ($90,220). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Minnesota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Fargo instead of Moorhead?

Fargo, ND is 3.9 miles from Moorhead 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 Moorhead an affordable place to study intelligence studies?

Moorhead’s median household income of $69,371 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Moorhead while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota 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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