Educational Attainment Statistics (2026 stats)
TL;DR
Statistics on educational attainment levels in the United States, broken down by demographics.
Key Facts
- Data analysis based on College Scorecard 2024 data.
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Educational Attainment by Level
Educational Attainment Levels
36.9% of U.S. adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, based on Census ACS Table B15003.
Percentage of population by educational attainment level. Source: Census ACS (2024 data).
FAQ
What does the Educational Attainment Statistics (2026 stats) dataset measure?
It summarizes the metrics shown on this page (charts and tables) using the sources listed in the Data Sources section, with national aggregates and breakdowns where available.
What is the primary data source?
College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Some pages also incorporate Census ACS context where noted.
How often is this page updated?
Pages update when the underlying processed datasets are refreshed and the HTML is regenerated; the Last updated date reflects the most recent build.
Data Sources
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and enrollment data
- Data year: 2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Census ACS - U.S. Census Bureau
- Demographic and workforce data
- Data year: 2023
- Source: census.gov