Sampson County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

84.1%

Bachelor's Degree+

16.2%

Graduate Degree

4.7%

Population 25+

39,810

Sampson 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 .

Sampson County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
15.9%6,324
High School Graduate
34.6%13,779
Some College / Associate's
33.3%13,243
Bachelor's Degree
11.6%4,610
Graduate Degree
4.7%1,854

Sampson 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 Sampson County, North Carolina

Approximately 16.2% of adults in Sampson County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Sampson County, North Carolina has increased by 3.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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