Rowan County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

88.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

23.3%

Graduate Degree

7.3%

Population 25+

103,579

Rowan 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 .

Rowan County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
11.1%11,490
High School Graduate
32.5%33,676
Some College / Associate's
33.1%34,263
Bachelor's Degree
16.0%16,592
Graduate Degree
7.3%7,558

Rowan 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 Rowan County, North Carolina

Approximately 23.3% of adults in Rowan County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Rowan County, North Carolina has increased by 6.3 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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