DeKalb County, Georgia Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

47.4%

Graduate Degree

21.1%

Population 25+

526,378

DeKalb County, Georgia Educational Level Distribution

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

DeKalb County, Georgia Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.2%48,463
High School Graduate
19.6%103,357
Some College / Associate's
23.7%124,907
Bachelor's Degree
26.4%138,837
Graduate Degree
21.1%110,814

DeKalb County, Georgia 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 DeKalb County, Georgia

Approximately 47.4% of adults in DeKalb County, Georgia hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in DeKalb County, Georgia has increased by 8.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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