South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut Education Statistics (2024)

Q: What percentage of people in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut have a Bachelor's degree?

Approximately 42.0% of adults in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Degree attainment and educational level analysis for South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

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South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.1%

Bachelor's Degree+

42.0%

Graduate Degree

20.3%

Population 25+

399,673

South Central Connecticut 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 .

South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of Education	Percentage	Count
Less than High School	7.9%	31,451
High School Graduate	28.1%	112,247
Some College / Associate's	22.0%	87,966
Bachelor's Degree	21.7%	86,918
Graduate Degree	20.3%	81,091

South Central Connecticut 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 South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Approximately 42.0% of adults in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut has increased by 1.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.

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