Best Intelligence Studies Schools Near Altoona, PA (2026)

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

Altoona, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering intelligence studies programs, with tuition ranging from $35,874 to $49,327 per year for indexed programs. Altoona has a population of about 43,508. Median household income is $50,171 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning intelligence studies-related role is Political Scientists at a median $140,020 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Intelligence Studies Schools to Altoona

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer intelligence studies programs near Altoona, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Altoona city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Altoona. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA 81.7 miles from Altoona
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,125
Avg net price $30,434/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 239

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Carlow University

Pittsburgh, PA 82.3 miles from Altoona
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
52.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 87%
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,051
Avg net price $20,786/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,874
Out‑of‑state$35,874
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Point Park University

Pittsburgh, PA 84.3 miles from Altoona
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
41.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,856
Avg net price $25,942/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

La Roche University

Pittsburgh, PA 84.8 miles from Altoona
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,341
Avg net price $20,794/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

York College of Pennsylvania

York, PA 96.4 miles from Altoona
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
66.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 74%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,012
Avg net price $18,556/yr
Tuition
In‑state$25,588
Out‑of‑state$25,588
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Lebanon Valley College

Annville, PA 100.0 miles from Altoona
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,621
Avg net price $26,979/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Mercyhurst University

Erie, PA 139.8 miles from Altoona
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,452
Avg net price $19,444/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania intelligence studies page.

Intelligence Studies Wages Near Altoona

Altoona is part of the Altoona, PA metro area (BLS area code 11020). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $97,580 PA statewide $109,028
Political Scientists $140,020 PA statewide $156,447
Management Analysts $91,560 Altoona, PA $102,302
Compliance Officers $64,500 Altoona, PA $72,067
Information Security Analysts $117,770 PA statewide $131,587
Private Detectives and Investigators $51,200 PA statewide $57,207
Managers, All Other $102,150 Altoona, PA $114,134
Business Operations Specialists, All Other $71,650 Altoona, PA $80,056

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.

Altoona at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 43,508 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $50,171 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 19.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited intelligence studies schools are near Altoona, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering intelligence studies programs near Altoona. The closest is University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in Pittsburgh, PA (81.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is American Public University System (89.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying intelligence studies-related roles near Altoona are: Political Scientists ($140,020), Information Security Analysts ($117,770), Managers, All Other ($102,150). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Johnstown instead of Altoona?

Johnstown, PA is 30.0 miles from Altoona 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 Altoona an affordable place to study intelligence studies?

Altoona’s median household income of $50,171 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Altoona while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 Altoona

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Altoona:

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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