Minnesota Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

39.4%

Graduate Degree

13.8%

Population 25+

3,923,744

Minnesota Educational Level Distribution

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

Minnesota Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.1%237,822
High School Graduate
23.3%913,762
Some College / Associate's
31.2%1,226,060
Bachelor's Degree
25.6%1,005,573
Graduate Degree
13.8%540,527

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 Minnesota

Approximately 39.4% of adults in Minnesota hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Minnesota has increased by 8.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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