Best Intelligence Studies Schools Near Northfield, MN (2026)

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

Northfield, Minnesota is home to about 20,678 residents. Median household income is $92,000 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Minnesota, the top-earning intelligence studies-related role is Managers, All Other at a median $152,600 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Intelligence Studies Schools to Northfield

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

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide)
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $80,000
Political Scientists N/A
Management Analysts $100,790
Compliance Officers $85,920
Information Security Analysts $130,710
Private Detectives and Investigators $57,880
Managers, All Other $152,600
Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,820

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.

Northfield at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 20,678 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $92,000 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 51.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying intelligence studies-related roles in Minnesota are: Managers, All Other ($152,600), Information Security Analysts ($130,710), Management Analysts ($100,790). Wages for Northfield workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Faribault instead of Northfield?

Faribault, MN is 12.1 miles from Northfield 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 Northfield an affordable place to study intelligence studies?

Northfield’s median household income of $92,000 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Northfield 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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Other Programs Available in Northfield

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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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