Educational Attainment
Minnesota has a highly educated workforce, with 38.0% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year (FRED GCT1502MN).
| Indicator | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher (%) | 38 | 35 |
Schools
Minnesota has roughly 2,500 public schools across 330+ school districts, consistently ranking among the top states for K-12 achievement.
Public schools reporting teachers
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Public school enrollment (K-12)
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
| Indicator | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Schools (thousands) | 2.5 | 98 |
Universities
Minnesota is home to major universities including the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, one of the largest public research universities in the country.
College and graduate school students
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, undergraduate + graduate/professional, B14001 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| University enrollment (thousands) | 52 | 18000 |
- •The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is one of the largest campuses by enrollment in the U.S.
Graduation Rates
Minnesota's public high school graduation rate is about 83.7%, close to the national average.
Adults 25+ with a high school diploma or higher
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B15003 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate (%) | 83.7 | 87 |
Student Enrollment
Minnesota's public K-12 enrollment is about 875,000 students, with Anoka-Hennepin as the largest school district.
People enrolled in school (age 3+)
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B14001 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| K-12 enrollment (millions) | 0.875 | 49.4 |
Student-Teacher Ratios
Minnesota's student-teacher ratio is about 15.4:1, better than the national average.
Students per full-time teacher (public schools)
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Full-time-equivalent public school teachers
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
| Indicator | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Student-teacher ratio | 15.4 | 15.9 |