Somerset County, New Jersey Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.0%

Bachelor's Degree+

57.8%

Graduate Degree

26.6%

Population 25+

247,882

Somerset County, New Jersey Educational Level Distribution

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

Somerset County, New Jersey Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.0%14,851
High School Graduate
17.6%43,533
Some College / Associate's
18.7%46,233
Bachelor's Degree
31.2%77,238
Graduate Degree
26.6%66,027

Somerset County, New Jersey 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 Somerset County, New Jersey

Approximately 57.8% of adults in Somerset County, New Jersey hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Somerset County, New Jersey has increased by 8.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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