Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

95.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

45.8%

Graduate Degree

19.3%

Population 25+

899,968

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
4.3%39,075
High School Graduate
25.2%226,928
Some College / Associate's
24.7%222,195
Bachelor's Degree
26.4%237,867
Graduate Degree
19.3%173,903

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania 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 Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Approximately 45.8% of adults in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania has increased by 11.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
Back to Overview