Stearns County, Minnesota Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

28.8%

Graduate Degree

9.8%

Population 25+

99,770

Stearns County, Minnesota Educational Level Distribution

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

Stearns County, Minnesota Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.5%7,453
High School Graduate
27.5%27,486
Some College / Associate's
36.2%36,106
Bachelor's Degree
19.0%18,988
Graduate Degree
9.8%9,737

Stearns 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 Stearns County, Minnesota

Approximately 28.8% of adults in Stearns County, Minnesota hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Stearns County, Minnesota has increased by 5.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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