Carteret County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

34.5%

Graduate Degree

12.9%

Population 25+

53,254

Carteret County, North Carolina Educational Level Distribution

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

Carteret County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.3%3,329
High School Graduate
22.9%12,174
Some College / Associate's
36.4%19,370
Bachelor's Degree
21.6%11,500
Graduate Degree
12.9%6,881

Carteret County, North Carolina 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 Carteret County, North Carolina

Approximately 34.5% of adults in Carteret County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Carteret County, North Carolina has increased by 10.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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