Boulder County, Colorado Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

95.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

64.2%

Graduate Degree

30.0%

Population 25+

220,629

Boulder County, Colorado Educational Level Distribution

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

Boulder County, Colorado Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
4.2%9,217
High School Graduate
11.3%24,883
Some College / Associate's
20.4%44,983
Bachelor's Degree
34.2%75,396
Graduate Degree
30.0%66,150

Boulder County, Colorado 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 Boulder County, Colorado

Approximately 64.2% of adults in Boulder County, Colorado hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Boulder County, Colorado has increased by 7.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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