Puerto Rico Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

81.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

29.8%

Graduate Degree

8.7%

Population 25+

2,421,176

Puerto Rico Educational Level Distribution

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

Puerto Rico Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
18.8%455,875
High School Graduate
27.6%668,773
Some College / Associate's
23.7%574,909
Bachelor's Degree
21.2%512,105
Graduate Degree
8.7%209,514

Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico

Approximately 29.8% of adults in Puerto Rico hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Puerto Rico has increased by 8.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
Back to Overview