Penobscot County, Maine Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

30.1%

Graduate Degree

11.9%

Population 25+

111,532

Penobscot County, Maine Educational Level Distribution

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

Penobscot County, Maine Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.2%5,834
High School Graduate
32.7%36,477
Some College / Associate's
31.9%35,601
Bachelor's Degree
18.2%20,331
Graduate Degree
11.9%13,289

Penobscot County, 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 Penobscot County, Maine

Approximately 30.1% of adults in Penobscot County, Maine hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Penobscot County, Maine has increased by 6.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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