Sullivan County, Tennessee Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

89.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

26.8%

Graduate Degree

9.0%

Population 25+

118,080

Sullivan County, Tennessee Educational Level Distribution

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

Sullivan County, Tennessee Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
10.1%11,868
High School Graduate
32.5%38,368
Some College / Associate's
30.6%36,154
Bachelor's Degree
17.9%21,112
Graduate Degree
9.0%10,578

Sullivan County, Tennessee 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 Sullivan County, Tennessee

Approximately 26.8% of adults in Sullivan County, Tennessee hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Sullivan County, Tennessee has increased by 6.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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