As of 2022, there were approximately 4.86 million people in the United States who had completed their doctorate degree. Furthermore, there were 74.53 million people in the U.S. whose highest educational attainment was a high school degree.
Population of the United States in 2022, by educational attainment
(in 1,000s)
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
US Census Bureau. (February 24, 2023). Population of the United States in 2022, by educational attainment (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 18, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/240868/educational-attainment-in-the-us/
US Census Bureau. "Population of the United States in 2022, by educational attainment (in 1,000s)." Chart. February 24, 2023. Statista. Accessed December 18, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/240868/educational-attainment-in-the-us/
US Census Bureau. (2023). Population of the United States in 2022, by educational attainment (in 1,000s). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 18, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/240868/educational-attainment-in-the-us/
US Census Bureau. "Population of The United States in 2022, by Educational Attainment (in 1,000s)." Statista, Statista Inc., 24 Feb 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/240868/educational-attainment-in-the-us/
US Census Bureau, Population of the United States in 2022, by educational attainment (in 1,000s) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/240868/educational-attainment-in-the-us/ (last visited December 18, 2024)
Population of the United States in 2022, by educational attainment (in 1,000s) [Graph], US Census Bureau, February 24, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/240868/educational-attainment-in-the-us/