San Diego County, California Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

89.1%

Bachelor's Degree+

43.2%

Graduate Degree

17.2%

Population 25+

2,281,385

San Diego County, California Educational Level Distribution

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

San Diego County, California Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
10.9%248,294
High School Graduate
17.9%407,687
Some College / Associate's
28.1%640,763
Bachelor's Degree
26.0%593,057
Graduate Degree
17.2%391,584

San Diego 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 San Diego County, California

Approximately 43.2% of adults in San Diego County, California hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in San Diego County, California has increased by 9.1 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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