San Luis Obispo County, California Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

39.8%

Graduate Degree

15.6%

Population 25+

190,352

San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo County, California Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.8%14,855
High School Graduate
18.1%34,377
Some College / Associate's
34.3%65,281
Bachelor's Degree
24.2%46,055
Graduate Degree
15.6%29,784

San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo County, California

Approximately 39.8% of adults in San Luis Obispo County, California hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in San Luis Obispo County, California has increased by 9.3 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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