Most Educated in Philippines

Top 100 cities ranked by most educated

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Most Educated — Philippines

1 Manlucahoc 06 21.3%

2 Calolbon 05 21.3%

3 Sirib 11 21.3%

4 Bato 11 21.3%

5 Bacon 05 21.3%

6 Antipolo 05 21.3%

7 Sulit 12 21.3%

8 Calubcub Dos 40 21.3%

9 Lantapan 10 21.3%

10 Batobalane 05 21.3%

11 Arteche 08 21.3%

12 San Pedro 06 21.3%

13 Valencia 07 21.3%

14 Santo Domingo 05 21.3%

15 Gansing 12 21.3%

16 San Juan 03 21.3%

17 Ivisan 06 21.3%

18 Sinilian First 03 21.3%

19 Tiaong 40 21.3%

20 Santo Domingo 03 21.3%

21 Tayaman 41 21.3%

22 San Miguel 10 21.3%

23 Balibago 03 21.3%

24 San Gabriel 05 21.3%

25 Tumcon Ilawod 06 21.3%

26 Simod 11 21.3%

27 Kipalbig 12 21.3%

28 Saguing 12 21.3%

29 Tabina 09 21.3%

30 Ipilan 41 21.3%

31 Kibawe 10 21.3%

32 Bayanga 14 21.3%

33 Catablan 01 21.3%

34 Bacong 07 21.3%

35 Dayap 40 21.3%

36 Pandan 05 21.3%

37 Umiray 03 21.3%

38 Aras-asan 13 21.3%

39 Camindangan 06 21.3%

40 Maloh 07 21.3%

41 Nagbalaye 07 21.3%

42 Plaridel 06 21.3%

43 Kauran 14 21.3%

44 Alae 10 21.3%

45 Llanera 03 21.3%

46 Puloypuloy 12 21.3%

47 Canturay 06 21.3%

48 Santo Tomas 03 21.3%

49 Murcia 03 21.3%

50 Sabang 03 21.3%

51 Baquero Norte 03 21.3%

52 Bulata 06 21.3%

53 Panitan 06 21.3%

54 Conduaga 41 21.3%

55 Tamontaka 12 21.3%

56 Leon 06 21.3%

57 Janagdong 40 21.3%

58 Pantijan No 2 40 21.3%

59 Dado 14 21.3%

60 Bolong 09 21.3%

61 San Andres 40 21.3%

62 Tuban 11 21.3%

63 Moog 10 21.3%

64 Muñoz East 02 21.3%

65 Mondragon 08 21.3%

66 Entablado 03 21.3%

67 Cumadcad 05 21.3%

68 Hibaiyo 07 21.3%

69 Libertad 21.3%

70 Aga 40 21.3%

71 La Union 11 21.3%

72 Jones 02 21.3%

73 Tartaro 03 21.3%

74 Basud 05 21.3%

75 Tapon 07 21.3%

76 Pandasan 11 21.3%

77 Esperanza 07 21.3%

78 Giporlos 08 21.3%

79 Sampao 12 21.3%

80 Pangyan 12 21.3%

81 Eraan 41 21.3%

82 Vintar 01 21.3%

83 Lapuyan 09 21.3%

84 Tabuc Pontevedra 06 21.3%

85 Ibabang Tayuman 40 21.3%

86 La Granja 06 21.3%

87 Calibutbut 03 21.3%

88 Liwan 15 21.3%

89 Sual 01 21.3%

90 Litayan 14 21.3%

91 Bacolod 10 21.3%

92 Sanga-Sanga 14 21.3%

93 Taysan 40 21.3%

94 Janopol 40 21.3%

95 Ligaya 03 21.3%

96 Bien Unido 07 21.3%

97 Infanta 40 21.3%

98 La Libertad 11 21.3%

99 Dorongan Punta 01 21.3%

100 Sumilao 10 21.3%

The most educated cities in Philippines have the highest percentages of residents with bachelor's degrees or higher. Manlucahoc leads with 21.3% of residents holding a bachelor's degree.

High education levels typically correlate with higher incomes, lower unemployment, better health outcomes, and more civic engagement. These cities often host or are adjacent to major universities and research institutions that drive both education and economic development.

Highly educated communities tend to attract knowledge-based industries and employers in technology, healthcare, finance, and professional services, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of educational attainment and economic opportunity.

Did You Know?

1. In Manlucahoc, 21.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree — more than double the national average of about 33%.
2. Cities near major research universities consistently rank among the most educated in the country.
3. Higher education rates correlate with higher incomes, lower crime, and better health outcomes across communities.

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