Education level of individuals in the U.S. in by age group 2021

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Veera Korhonen
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Jun 23, 2025

In 2021, about

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percent of the United States population aged 25 to 34 years had attained a bachelor's degree or higher. In comparison, only
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percent of the U.S. population aged 65 years or older had a bachelor's degree.

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Distribution of educational attainment by individuals in the United States in 2021, by age group

CharacteristicLess than a high school diplomaHigh school diplomaSome college, no degreeAssociate degreeBachelor's degree or higher
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Statistic: Distribution of educational attainment by individuals in the United States in 2021, by age group

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Release date

January 2023

Region

United States

Survey time period

2021

Supplementary notes

Percentages may not sum to 100 because of rounding.

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