Notable College Options In Benton County, Minnesota

6 Aug 2018


Benton County, Minnesota is known for its commitment to education. More than 50% of the area’s workforce has an associates degree or higher. There are several fantastic options close to home for earning a college degree. One option is St. Cloud State University. Its business school is one of only seven accredited institutions in Minnesota, and data shows that more than 96% of graduates either find jobs in their field or pursue higher degrees within a year of graduation.

The region boasts a great partnership between two top liberal arts schools: the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University. Benton County is also home to St. Cloud Technical and Community College, which offers programs in dozens of subjects including architecture, accounting and manufacturing. For more on our region’s educational options, click here.

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