Fewest graduate degrees, US cities
US cities with the smallest share of adults 25+ holding a graduate or professional degree (2024 ACS). Binghamton University, New York leads at 0.0%. 6,826 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 14 of the top 25 entries.
Flip the list · Most graduate degrees, US cities →UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the lowest graduate degree?
Binghamton University, New York ranks #1 with 0.0% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by graduate degree?
Binghamton University, New York, Huron, California, Lamont, California, East Porterville, California, Doolittle, Texas.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,826 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is graduate degree measured?
Share of adults 25+ with a graduate or professional degree. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).