Rockingham County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

85.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

17.0%

Graduate Degree

5.7%

Population 25+

66,720

Rockingham 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 .

Rockingham County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
14.5%9,657
High School Graduate
33.5%22,367
Some College / Associate's
35.0%23,374
Bachelor's Degree
11.3%7,514
Graduate Degree
5.7%3,808

Rockingham 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 Rockingham County, North Carolina

Approximately 17.0% of adults in Rockingham County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Rockingham County, North Carolina has increased by 4.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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