Strategic Intelligence degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their strategic intelligence programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for strategic intelligence students pursuing a degree.
The school you choose for strategic intelligence can shape your career. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Strategic Intelligence rankings. For our Best Overall Strategic Intelligence School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Strategic Intelligence Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Best Schools for Strategic Intelligence in the United States
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the strategic intelligence degrees they offer, see the list below.
Saint Louis University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in strategic intelligence. Saint Louis University Main Campus is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Louis. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. About 12 strategic intelligence degrees were awarded at Saint Louis University Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the strategic intelligence program make about $65,599 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,586.
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Students looking for a strong strategic intelligence program will find one at Harvard University, which ranked #2. Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. Roughly 98% of students complete a degree within six years here. Harvard University awarded about 73 strategic intelligence degrees in the most recent data year. Strategic Intelligence graduates of Harvard University earn a median of $95,207 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete this degree.
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University Of New Hampshire At Manchester came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best strategic intelligence schools. University Of New Hampshire At Manchester is a small public school located in the city of Manchester. University Of New Hampshire At Manchester graduates 59% of students within six years. About 23 strategic intelligence degrees were awarded at University Of New Hampshire At Manchester in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, strategic intelligence degree recipients from University Of New Hampshire At Manchester generally make around $49,649. University Of New Hampshire At Manchester graduates carry a median of $26,393 in student loans.
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Monterey Institute Of International Studies came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best strategic intelligence schools. Set in the suburb of Monterey, Monterey Institute Of International Studies is a small private not-for-profit institution. There were roughly 35 strategic intelligence students who graduated with this degree at Monterey Institute Of International Studies in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, strategic intelligence degree recipients from Monterey Institute Of International Studies generally make around $60,032.
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A rank of #5 makes Missouri State University Springfield one of the top schools for strategic intelligence. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public university. Missouri State University Springfield graduates 58% of students within six years. There were roughly 66 strategic intelligence students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State University Springfield in the most recent data year. Graduates of the strategic intelligence program make about $46,503 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,408 to complete this degree.
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Dakota State University placed #6 among the best strategic intelligence schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Madison. About 49% of students finish within six years. About 10 strategic intelligence degrees were awarded at Dakota State University in the most recent year. Strategic Intelligence graduates of Dakota State University earn a median of $51,970 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $28,724.
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American Public University System landed the #7 spot for strategic intelligence this year. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Public University System is a very large private for-profit university. American Public University System graduates 47% of students within six years. About 30 strategic intelligence degrees were awarded at American Public University System in the most recent year. Students who receive their strategic intelligence degree from American Public University System earn around $57,404 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,438.
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Fayetteville State University landed the #8 spot for strategic intelligence this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Fayetteville. About 38% of students finish within six years. About 12 strategic intelligence degrees were awarded at Fayetteville State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, strategic intelligence degree recipients from Fayetteville State University generally make around $41,449. Fayetteville State University graduates carry a median of $27,869 in student loans.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
