Watauga County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

48.1%

Graduate Degree

21.7%

Population 25+

31,109

Watauga 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 .

Watauga County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.4%2,292
High School Graduate
20.8%6,477
Some College / Associate's
23.7%7,384
Bachelor's Degree
26.3%8,190
Graduate Degree
21.7%6,766

Watauga 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 Watauga County, North Carolina

Approximately 48.1% of adults in Watauga County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Watauga County, North Carolina has increased by 11.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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