Delaware Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

91.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

35.8%

Graduate Degree

15.3%

Population 25+

723,044

Delaware Educational Level Distribution

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

Delaware Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
8.3%60,333
High School Graduate
28.8%208,060
Some College / Associate's
27.1%196,057
Bachelor's Degree
20.4%147,773
Graduate Degree
15.3%110,821

Delaware 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 Delaware

Approximately 35.8% of adults in Delaware hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Delaware has increased by 8.1 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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