Fairfax County, Virginia Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

65.0%

Graduate Degree

33.0%

Population 25+

790,570

Fairfax County, Virginia Educational Level Distribution

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

Fairfax County, Virginia Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.8%53,957
High School Graduate
11.9%94,198
Some College / Associate's
16.3%128,658
Bachelor's Degree
32.0%253,242
Graduate Degree
33.0%260,515

Fairfax 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 Fairfax County, Virginia

Approximately 65.0% of adults in Fairfax County, Virginia hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

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