Best Intelligence Studies Schools Near Eugene, OR (2026)

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

Eugene, Oregon is home to about 177,520 residents. Median household income is $63,836 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning intelligence studies-related role is Political Scientists at a median $119,460 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Intelligence Studies Schools to Eugene

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

Intelligence Studies Wages Near Eugene

Eugene is part of the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area (BLS area code 21660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $109,460 Eugene-Springfield, OR $107,736
Political Scientists $119,460 OR statewide $117,579
Management Analysts $98,710 Eugene-Springfield, OR $97,156
Compliance Officers $79,820 Eugene-Springfield, OR $78,563
Information Security Analysts $107,050 Eugene-Springfield, OR $105,364
Private Detectives and Investigators $63,940 Eugene-Springfield, OR $62,933
Managers, All Other $100,580 Eugene-Springfield, OR $98,996
Business Operations Specialists, All Other $66,510 Eugene-Springfield, OR $65,463

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.

Eugene at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 177,520 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $63,836 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 44.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 101.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying intelligence studies-related roles near Eugene are: Political Scientists ($119,460), Detectives and Criminal Investigators ($109,460), Information Security Analysts ($107,050). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Springfield instead of Eugene?

Springfield, OR is 6.8 miles from Eugene 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 Eugene an affordable place to study intelligence studies?

Eugene’s median household income of $63,836 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Eugene while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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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