Washington Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

39.6%

Graduate Degree

15.6%

Population 25+

5,484,391

Washington Educational Level Distribution

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

Washington Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.7%424,264
High School Graduate
21.6%1,184,550
Some College / Associate's
31.1%1,703,041
Bachelor's Degree
24.0%1,317,205
Graduate Degree
15.6%855,331

Washington 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 Washington

Approximately 39.6% of adults in Washington hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Washington has increased by 8.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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