Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut Education Statistics (2024)

Q: What percentage of people in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut have a Bachelor's degree?

Approximately 46.0% of adults in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Degree attainment and educational level analysis for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

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Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

95.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

46.0%

Graduate Degree

20.7%

Population 25+

131,296

Lower Connecticut River Valley 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 .

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of Education	Percentage	Count
Less than High School	4.5%	5,933
High School Graduate	23.7%	31,135
Some College / Associate's	25.8%	33,833
Bachelor's Degree	25.3%	33,225
Graduate Degree	20.7%	27,170

Lower Connecticut River Valley 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 Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

Approximately 46.0% of adults in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

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

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