Alabama Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

88.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

28.4%

Graduate Degree

11.1%

Population 25+

3,473,706

Alabama Educational Level Distribution

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

Alabama Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
11.4%395,315
High School Graduate
30.3%1,052,769
Some College / Associate's
29.9%1,040,139
Bachelor's Degree
17.3%600,262
Graduate Degree
11.1%385,221

Alabama 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 Alabama

Approximately 28.4% of adults in Alabama hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Alabama has increased by 6.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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