Kentucky Education Statistics (2024)

Degree attainment and educational level analysis for Kentucky

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Kentucky Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

88.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

27.6%

Graduate Degree

11.3%

Population 25+

3,098,758

Kentucky Educational Level Distribution

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

Kentucky Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
11.1%344,937
High School Graduate
32.6%1,010,264
Some College / Associate's
28.7%889,766
Bachelor's Degree
16.2%502,089
Graduate Degree
11.3%351,702

Kentucky 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 Kentucky

Approximately 27.6% of adults in Kentucky hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Kentucky has increased by 7.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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