Chesapeake city, Virginia Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

36.9%

Graduate Degree

14.4%

Population 25+

171,369

Chesapeake city, Virginia Educational Level Distribution

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

Chesapeake city, Virginia Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.8%9,990
High School Graduate
24.5%42,025
Some College / Associate's
32.8%56,140
Bachelor's Degree
22.5%38,480
Graduate Degree
14.4%24,734

Chesapeake city, 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 Chesapeake city, Virginia

Approximately 36.9% of adults in Chesapeake city, Virginia hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Chesapeake city, Virginia has increased by 9.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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