Arlington County, Virginia Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

95.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

77.1%

Graduate Degree

41.7%

Population 25+

173,940

Arlington County, Virginia Educational Level Distribution

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

Arlington County, Virginia Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
4.8%8,381
High School Graduate
6.8%11,743
Some College / Associate's
11.4%19,744
Bachelor's Degree
35.3%61,471
Graduate Degree
41.7%72,601

Arlington County, Virginia 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 Arlington County, Virginia

Approximately 77.1% of adults in Arlington County, Virginia hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Arlington County, Virginia has increased by 6.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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