Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut Education Statistics (2024)

Degree attainment and educational level analysis for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

87.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

41.7%

Graduate Degree

18.0%

Population 25+

222,251

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut Educational Level Distribution

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

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
12.8%28,424
High School Graduate
24.1%53,673
Some College / Associate's
21.3%47,380
Bachelor's Degree
23.7%52,739
Graduate Degree
18.0%40,035

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut 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 Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut

Approximately 41.7% of adults in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut has been tracked to assess workforce readiness.
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