United States Education Statistics (2024)
Degree attainment and educational level analysis for the United States
United States Educational Indicators (2024)
HS Grad or Higher
89.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
35.7%
Graduate Degree
14.1%
Population 25+
230,807,303
United States Educational Level Distribution
United States Detailed Attainment Breakdown
| Level of Education | Percentage | Count |
|---|---|---|
Less than High School | 10.4% | 23,992,410 |
High School Graduate | 26.0% | 60,094,716 |
Some College / Associate's | 27.9% | 64,356,961 |
Bachelor's Degree | 21.6% | 49,868,171 |
Graduate Degree | 14.1% | 32,495,045 |
United States Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)
Education Statistics FAQs for United States
Approximately 35.7% of adults in the United States hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.
Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in the United States has increased by 7.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.