Blue Earth County, Minnesota Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

34.2%

Graduate Degree

11.0%

Population 25+

40,881

Blue Earth County, Minnesota Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Blue Earth County, Minnesota Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.3%2,162
High School Graduate
24.5%10,003
Some College / Associate's
36.1%14,743
Bachelor's Degree
23.2%9,487
Graduate Degree
11.0%4,486

Blue Earth County, Minnesota Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Blue Earth County, Minnesota

Approximately 34.2% of adults in Blue Earth County, Minnesota hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Blue Earth County, Minnesota has increased by 4.1 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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