Alaska Education Statistics (2024)

Degree attainment and educational level analysis for Alaska

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Alaska Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

31.7%

Graduate Degree

11.8%

Population 25+

490,552

Alaska Educational Level Distribution

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

Alaska Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.4%31,638
High School Graduate
28.9%141,592
Some College / Associate's
33.0%161,966
Bachelor's Degree
19.8%97,368
Graduate Degree
11.8%57,988

Alaska 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 Alaska

Approximately 31.7% of adults in Alaska hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Alaska has increased by 4.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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