Best Intelligence Studies Schools Near Saint Cloud, MN (2026)

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

Saint Cloud, Minnesota is home to about 69,926 residents. Median household income is $61,112 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the St. Cloud, MN metro area, the top-earning intelligence studies-related role is Managers, All Other at a median $124,160 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Intelligence Studies Schools to Saint Cloud

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

Saint Cloud is part of the St. Cloud, MN metro area (BLS area code 41060). 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 $68,490 St. Cloud, MN $78,185
Political Scientists N/A MN statewide –
Management Analysts $94,590 St. Cloud, MN $107,979
Compliance Officers $75,500 St. Cloud, MN $86,187
Information Security Analysts $95,450 St. Cloud, MN $108,961
Private Detectives and Investigators $57,880 MN statewide $66,073
Managers, All Other $124,160 St. Cloud, MN $141,735
Business Operations Specialists, All Other $66,620 St. Cloud, MN $76,050

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.

Saint Cloud at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 69,926 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $61,112 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 87.6 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying intelligence studies roles near Saint Cloud?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying intelligence studies-related roles near Saint Cloud are: Managers, All Other ($124,160), Information Security Analysts ($95,450), Management Analysts ($94,590). 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 Monticello instead of Saint Cloud?

Monticello, MN is 24.4 miles from Saint Cloud 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 Saint Cloud an affordable place to study intelligence studies?

Saint Cloud’s median household income of $61,112 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Saint Cloud 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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