Bernalillo County, New Mexico Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

38.2%

Graduate Degree

17.5%

Population 25+

476,949

Bernalillo County, New Mexico Educational Level Distribution

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

Bernalillo County, New Mexico Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.4%44,818
High School Graduate
22.2%106,105
Some College / Associate's
30.2%144,056
Bachelor's Degree
20.6%98,278
Graduate Degree
17.5%83,692

Bernalillo County, New Mexico 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 Bernalillo County, New Mexico

Approximately 38.2% of adults in Bernalillo County, New Mexico hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Bernalillo County, New Mexico has increased by 6.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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