Fewest graduate degrees, US cities · 2020
US cities with the smallest share of adults 25+ holding a graduate or professional degree (2023 ACS). Brookshire, Texas leads at 0.0%. 6,811 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 12 of the top 25 entries.
Flip the list · Most graduate degrees, US cities →UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the lowest graduate degree?
Brookshire, Texas ranks #1 with 0.0% (2020 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by graduate degree?
Brookshire, Texas, Samoset, Florida, Binghamton University, New York, Cameron Park, Texas, Doolittle, Texas.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,811 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 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 (2020).