Best Intelligence Studies Schools Near Eau Claire, WI (2026)

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

Eau Claire, Wisconsin is home to about 69,274 residents. Median household income is $65,369 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Eau Claire, WI metro area, the top-earning intelligence studies-related role is Managers, All Other at a median $99,920 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Intelligence Studies Schools to Eau Claire

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

Intelligence Studies Wages Near Eau Claire

Eau Claire is part of the Eau Claire, WI metro area (BLS area code 20740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $78,310 Eau Claire, WI $84,386
Political Scientists N/A WI statewide –
Management Analysts $99,090 Eau Claire, WI $106,778
Compliance Officers $73,920 Eau Claire, WI $79,655
Information Security Analysts $96,870 Eau Claire, WI $104,386
Private Detectives and Investigators $41,850 WI statewide $45,097
Managers, All Other $99,920 Eau Claire, WI $107,672
Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,950 Eau Claire, WI $80,765

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.

Eau Claire at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 69,274 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $65,369 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 35.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.8 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying intelligence studies roles near Eau Claire?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying intelligence studies-related roles near Eau Claire are: Managers, All Other ($99,920), Management Analysts ($99,090), Information Security Analysts ($96,870). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Wisconsin statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Winona instead of Eau Claire?

Winona, MN is 53.8 miles from Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire an affordable place to study intelligence studies?

Eau Claire’s median household income of $65,369 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Eau Claire while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin 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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