Ely, MN has one higher education school within its city limits. Vermilion Community College has a total student population of 708. It is the 4641st highest ranked school in the USA and the 82nd highest in the state of Minnesota (#1 is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities). Ely lies in St. Louis county, which is one of the 61 counties in Minnesota. The Duluth, MN-WI area has 123,760 total employed workers according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a 2.0% unemployment rate, $18.45/hr average worker wage, and a $38,380 average annual salary.
Of the schools in Ely, none have a student population over 10k. After taking into account tuition, living expenses, and financial aid, Vermilion Community College comes out as the most expensive ($7,415/yr).
Popular Bars in Ely:| Name | State | Population | # of Schools | Avg School Rank | Total Programs | Distance from Ely |
| Hibbing | MN | - | 2 | 22.1757 | 39 | 59.8 miles |
| Dultuh | MN | - | 1 | 14.7866 | 14 | 78.0 miles |
| International Falls | MN | - | 1 | 13.996 | 13 | 85.7 miles |