Granite Falls, MN has one higher education school within its city limits. Minnesota West Community and Technical College has a total student population of 3,211. It is the 3810th highest ranked school in the USA and the 65th highest in the state of Minnesota (#1 is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities). Granite Falls lies in Chippewa county, which is one of the 61 counties in Minnesota. The Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area area has 123,100 total employed workers according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a 1.4% unemployment rate, $16.60/hr average worker wage, and a $34,530 average annual salary.
Of the schools in Granite Falls, none have a student population over 10k. After taking into account tuition, living expenses, and financial aid, Minnesota West Community and Technical College comes out as the most expensive ($9,264/yr).
Popular Bars in Granite Falls:| Name | State | Population | # of Schools | Avg School Rank | Total Programs | Distance from Granite Falls |
| Willmar | MN | - | 1 | 19.0395 | 78 | 32.6 miles |
| Brookings | SD | - | 1 | 31.8924 | 109 | 70.7 miles |
| Saint Cloud | MN | 67,771 | 3 | 25.374 | 204 | 84.4 miles |
| Saint Peter | MN | - | 1 | 36.7798 | 76 | 84.4 miles |
| North Mankato | MN | - | 1 | 14.452 | 54 | 86.6 miles |
| Mankato | MN | - | 3 | 19.0215 | 174 | 88.4 miles |