Onslow County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

26.0%

Graduate Degree

9.1%

Population 25+

114,320

Onslow 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 .

Onslow County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.7%7,692
High School Graduate
29.3%33,439
Some College / Associate's
38.0%43,468
Bachelor's Degree
16.9%19,336
Graduate Degree
9.1%10,385

Onslow 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 Onslow County, North Carolina

Approximately 26.0% of adults in Onslow County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Onslow County, North Carolina has increased by 8.3 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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