Monterey County, California Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

73.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

28.2%

Graduate Degree

11.5%

Population 25+

281,390

Monterey County, California Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Monterey County, California Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
26.7%75,231
High School Graduate
20.9%58,747
Some College / Associate's
24.2%68,020
Bachelor's Degree
16.7%46,903
Graduate Degree
11.5%32,489

Monterey County, California Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Monterey County, California

Approximately 28.2% of adults in Monterey County, California hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Monterey County, California has increased by 4.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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