Tuscaloosa County, Alabama Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

91.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

32.1%

Graduate Degree

13.8%

Population 25+

144,243

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama Educational Level Distribution

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

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
8.5%12,257
High School Graduate
27.9%40,195
Some College / Associate's
31.5%45,493
Bachelor's Degree
18.3%26,421
Graduate Degree
13.8%19,877

Tuscaloosa County, 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 Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

Approximately 32.1% of adults in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama has increased by 5.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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