Maine Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

36.2%

Graduate Degree

13.7%

Population 25+

1,026,250

Maine Educational Level Distribution

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

Maine Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.2%53,812
High School Graduate
30.1%309,041
Some College / Associate's
28.5%292,001
Bachelor's Degree
22.5%230,761
Graduate Degree
13.7%140,635

Maine 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 Maine

Approximately 36.2% of adults in Maine hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Maine has increased by 9.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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