Brainerd, MN has one higher education school within its city limits. Central Lakes College-Brainerd has a total student population of 4,206. It is the 4422nd highest ranked school in the USA and the 77th highest in the state of Minnesota (#1 is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities). Brainerd lies in Crow Wing county, which is one of the 61 counties in Minnesota. The Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area area has 179,790 total employed workers according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a 1.0% unemployment rate, $16.62/hr average worker wage, and a $34,580 average annual salary.
Of the schools in Brainerd, none have a student population over 10k. After taking into account tuition, living expenses, and financial aid, Central Lakes College-Brainerd comes out as the most expensive ($9,841/yr).
Popular Bars in Brainerd:| Name | State | Population | # of Schools | Avg School Rank | Total Programs | Distance from Brainerd |
| Saint Cloud | MN | 67,771 | 3 | 25.374 | 204 | 55.8 miles |
| Pine City | MN | - | 1 | 14.515 | 24 | 69.0 miles |
| Maple Grove | MN | 63,633 | 0 | - | 0 | 93.3 miles |
| Willmar | MN | - | 1 | 19.0395 | 78 | 94.8 miles |
| Blaine | MN | 56,366 | 2 | 20.1744 | 20 | 94.9 miles |
| Hibbing | MN | - | 2 | 22.1757 | 39 | 94.9 miles |
| Brooklyn Park | MN | 72,758 | 3 | 8.3746 | 127 | 95.4 miles |
| Brooklyn Center | MN | - | 2 | 15.2653 | 32 | 97.9 miles |
| Plymouth | MN | 72,954 | 4 | 34.6308 | 185 | 99.1 miles |