Educational Attainment of the U.S. Population

Educational attainment measures the highest credential earned by an individual at a specific point in time (e.g., a given year). Between 2002 and 2022, overall educational attainment for the U.S. population ages 25 and older increased as more of the population enrolled in and completed some level of postsecondary education.

Educational Attainment of Adults Ages 25 and Older: 2002 and 2022

Report Links

Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education: 2024 Status Report
Chapter One: Population Trends and Educational Attainment

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Source

U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, 2002 and 2022