Santa Clara County, California Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

89.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

56.5%

Graduate Degree

28.3%

Population 25+

1,347,266

Santa Clara County, California Educational Level Distribution

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

Santa Clara County, California Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
10.7%144,780
High School Graduate
13.3%179,268
Some College / Associate's
19.5%262,061
Bachelor's Degree
28.2%379,606
Graduate Degree
28.3%381,551

Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara County, California

Approximately 56.5% of adults in Santa Clara County, California hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Santa Clara County, California has increased by 11.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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