Best Intelligence Studies Schools Near Bozeman, MT (2026)

Bozeman, Montana is home to about 55,042 residents. Median household income is $79,903 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 65.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Bozeman, MT metro area, the top-earning intelligence studies-related role is Managers, All Other at a median $124,490 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Intelligence Studies Schools to Bozeman

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


Intelligence Studies Wages Near Bozeman

Bozeman is part of the Bozeman, MT metro area (BLS area code 14580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Montana statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $92,410 MT statewide $90,156
Political Scientists N/A MT statewide
Management Analysts $115,130 Bozeman, MT $112,322
Compliance Officers $75,090 Bozeman, MT $73,259
Information Security Analysts $68,160 Bozeman, MT $66,498
Private Detectives and Investigators $47,430 MT statewide $46,273
Managers, All Other $124,490 Bozeman, MT $121,454
Business Operations Specialists, All Other $62,800 Bozeman, MT $61,268

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.


Bozeman at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 55,042 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $79,903 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 65.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 102.5 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying intelligence studies-related roles near Bozeman are: Managers, All Other ($124,490), Management Analysts ($115,130), Detectives and Criminal Investigators ($92,410). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Montana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Helena instead of Bozeman?

Helena, MT is 78.2 miles from Bozeman 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 Bozeman an affordable place to study intelligence studies?

Bozeman’s median household income of $79,903 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bozeman while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Montana 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.