Best Intelligence Studies Schools Near Fitchburg, WI (2026)

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

Fitchburg, Wisconsin is home to about 31,566 residents. Median household income is $85,420 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 57.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Madison, WI metro area, the top-earning intelligence studies-related role is Managers, All Other at a median $129,330 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Intelligence Studies Schools to Fitchburg

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

Fitchburg is part of the Madison, WI metro area (BLS area code 31540). 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 $102,780 Madison, WI $105,632
Political Scientists N/A WI statewide –
Management Analysts $97,170 Madison, WI $99,866
Compliance Officers $80,440 Madison, WI $82,672
Information Security Analysts $104,110 Madison, WI $106,999
Private Detectives and Investigators $42,320 Madison, WI $43,494
Managers, All Other $129,330 Madison, WI $132,919
Business Operations Specialists, All Other $76,230 Madison, WI $78,345

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.

Fitchburg at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 31,566 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $85,420 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 57.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 97.3 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying intelligence studies-related roles near Fitchburg are: Managers, All Other ($129,330), Information Security Analysts ($104,110), Detectives and Criminal Investigators ($102,780). 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 Madison instead of Fitchburg?

Madison, WI is 6.8 miles from Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg an affordable place to study intelligence studies?

Fitchburg’s median household income of $85,420 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fitchburg 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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Other Programs Available in Fitchburg

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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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