Columbus County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

86.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

14.6%

Graduate Degree

4.9%

Population 25+

35,543

Columbus 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 .

Columbus County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
13.2%4,702
High School Graduate
37.6%13,373
Some College / Associate's
34.5%12,280
Bachelor's Degree
9.7%3,464
Graduate Degree
4.9%1,724

Columbus 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 Columbus County, North Carolina

Approximately 14.6% of adults in Columbus County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Columbus County, North Carolina has increased by 2.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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