Most Graduate Degrees in Minnesota

Top 100 cities ranked by most graduate degrees

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Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 5 topics across U.S. Census, FBI, NOAA and CDC data.

Best Cities for Retirees

Low crime, warm climate, affordable cost of living and strong healthcare access.

Best Cities for Remote Workers

Strong broadband, affordable rent, low traffic and existing remote-work culture.

Best Cities for Families

Strong schools, low crime, affordable homes and family-friendly commutes.

Best Cities for Young Professionals

High incomes, educated peers, transit access and an under-35 demographic.

Most Affordable Cities

The lowest cost of living across home prices, rent, services and rent burden.

Population & Density

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense

Economy

Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Wages Cheapest Cost of Living

Housing

Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership Newest Housing Lowest Property Tax

Demographics & Education

Most Educated Best Schools Most Graduate Degrees Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Most Veterans

Health & Safety

Safest Cities Highest Crime Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking Best Doctor Access Best Dental Access

Climate & Air

Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities Snowiest Cities Cleanest Air Worst Air Quality

Quality of Life

Shortest Commute Most Work From Home

Civic & Politics

Most Republican Most Democratic

Geography & Infrastructure

Highest Elevation Best Broadband Most EV Stations Most Libraries Most Restaurants

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Most Graduate Degrees — Minnesota

1 Falcon Heights 40.0%

2 North Oaks 36.2%

3 Medina 33.1%

4 Edina 30.7%

5 St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) 29.5%

6 Mendota Heights 28.3%

7 Shorewood 28.1%

8 Orono 26.5%

9 Minnetrista 26.2%

10 Shoreview 25.8%

11 Victoria 25.8%

12 Northfield 25.7%

13 Plymouth 25.5%

14 Mahtomedi 25.5%

15 Arden Hills 24.4%

16 Eden Prairie 24.2%

17 Minnetonka 24.2%

18 Carver 24.1%

19 Lake Elmo 24.0%

20 Golden Valley 23.9%

21 Woodbury 23.5%

22 Chanhassen 22.7%

23 Byron 22.6%

24 Rochester 21.9%

25 Roseville 21.9%

26 Minneapolis 21.4%

27 St. Louis Park 20.9%

28 Stillwater 20.4%

29 Maple Grove 19.8%

30 Rogers 19.7%

31 Eagan 19.1%

32 St. Paul 17.9%

33 Corcoran 17.2%

34 New Brighton 17.0%

35 Vadnais Heights 16.9%

36 Baxter 16.7%

37 Duluth 16.4%

38 Rosemount 16.0%

39 Hopkins 15.7%

40 Savage 15.5%

41 Hermantown 15.3%

42 Waconia 15.0%

43 Prior Lake 14.8%

44 Apple Valley 14.7%

45 Chaska 14.7%

46 Lakeville 14.6%

47 Mound 14.2%

48 Bloomington 14.0%

49 Lake City 13.8%

50 Mankato 13.7%

51 St. Joseph 13.6%

52 Sartell 13.5%

53 St. Michael 13.5%

54 Hugo 13.5%

55 Inver Grove Heights 13.4%

56 Dayton 13.4%

57 Richfield 13.3%

58 Winona 13.3%

59 Little Canada 13.3%

60 Bemidji 13.2%

61 Moorhead 13.1%

62 Lino Lakes 13.1%

63 St. Peter 12.8%

64 Grand Rapids 12.7%

65 North Mankato 12.6%

66 Albertville 12.6%

67 Otsego 12.3%

68 Champlin 12.1%

69 Burnsville 11.9%

70 West St. Paul 11.9%

71 Forest Lake 11.7%

72 Robbinsdale 11.6%

73 Shakopee 11.5%

74 Owatonna 11.5%

75 Buffalo 11.4%

76 Detroit Lakes 11.0%

77 Andover 10.8%

78 Mounds View 10.8%

79 Blaine 10.7%

80 Sauk Rapids 10.7%

81 Ham Lake 10.6%

82 White Bear Lake 10.5%

83 Cottage Grove 10.4%

84 Morris 10.4%

85 St. Cloud 10.3%

86 Oakdale 10.2%

87 New Prague 10.2%

88 Chisago City 10.2%

89 New Ulm 10.0%

90 Maplewood 9.9%

91 Brooklyn Park 9.8%

92 Fairmont 9.8%

93 Credit River 9.8%

94 Delano 9.6%

95 Fridley 9.5%

96 Red Wing 9.5%

97 Marshall 9.5%

98 Oak Grove 9.5%

99 Crookston 9.5%

100 Austin 9.2%

Explore the top 100 cities ranked by most graduate degrees in Minnesota.

City rankings help residents, researchers, and policymakers understand how communities compare across important quality-of-life measures.

Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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