Best Intelligence Studies Schools Near Watertown, WI (2026)

Watertown, Wisconsin is home to about 22,873 residents. Median household income is $68,333 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wisconsin, the top-earning intelligence studies-related role is Managers, All Other at a median $107,050 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Intelligence Studies Schools to Watertown

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

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Wisconsin, statewide)
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $91,040
Political Scientists N/A
Management Analysts $98,780
Compliance Officers $78,800
Information Security Analysts $101,550
Private Detectives and Investigators $41,850
Managers, All Other $107,050
Business Operations Specialists, All Other $67,370

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.


Watertown at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 22,873 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $68,333 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 19.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying intelligence studies-related roles in Wisconsin are: Managers, All Other ($107,050), Information Security Analysts ($101,550), Management Analysts ($98,780). Wages for Watertown workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Fort Atkinson instead of Watertown?

Fort Atkinson, WI is 19.2 miles from Watertown 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 Watertown an affordable place to study intelligence studies?

Watertown’s median household income of $68,333 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Watertown 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.