Arkansas Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

88.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

25.7%

Graduate Degree

9.5%

Population 25+

2,059,172

Arkansas Educational Level Distribution

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

Arkansas Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
11.3%232,010
High School Graduate
34.1%701,656
Some College / Associate's
28.9%595,648
Bachelor's Degree
16.3%334,916
Graduate Degree
9.5%194,942

Arkansas 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 Arkansas

Approximately 25.7% of adults in Arkansas hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Arkansas has increased by 6.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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