Montana Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

35.2%

Graduate Degree

12.0%

Population 25+

781,264

Montana Educational Level Distribution

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

Montana Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.4%41,913
High School Graduate
27.5%214,884
Some College / Associate's
32.0%249,764
Bachelor's Degree
23.2%181,046
Graduate Degree
12.0%93,657

Montana 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 Montana

Approximately 35.2% of adults in Montana hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Montana has increased by 7.3 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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