Best Intelligence Studies Schools Near Aberdeen, WA (2026)

Aberdeen, Washington has 1 accredited school offering intelligence studies programs. Aberdeen has a population of about 17,040. Median household income is $52,181 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning intelligence studies-related role is Managers, All Other at a median $164,160 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Intelligence Studies Schools to Aberdeen

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer intelligence studies programs near Aberdeen, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

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

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Seattle University

Seattle, WA 82.3 miles from Aberdeen
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,272
Avg net price $34,662/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Intelligence Studies Wages Near Aberdeen

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Washington, statewide)
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $115,790
Political Scientists $147,060
Management Analysts $109,170
Compliance Officers $88,790
Information Security Analysts $154,940
Private Detectives and Investigators $64,080
Managers, All Other $164,160
Business Operations Specialists, All Other $100,360

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.


Aberdeen at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 17,040 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $52,181 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 14.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited intelligence studies schools are near Aberdeen, WA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering intelligence studies programs near Aberdeen. The closest is Seattle University in Seattle, WA (82.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Seattle University (82.3 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying intelligence studies-related roles in Washington are: Managers, All Other ($164,160), Information Security Analysts ($154,940), Political Scientists ($147,060). Wages for Aberdeen workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Tumwater instead of Aberdeen?

Tumwater, WA is 41.8 miles from Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen an affordable place to study intelligence studies?

Aberdeen’s median household income of $52,181 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Aberdeen while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington 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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.