Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut Education Statistics (2024)

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

Approximately 35.8% of adults in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Degree attainment and educational level analysis for Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

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Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

35.8%

Graduate Degree

16.0%

Population 25+

198,368

Southeastern 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 .

Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of Education	Percentage	Count
Less than High School	7.2%	14,305
High School Graduate	29.0%	57,464
Some College / Associate's	28.0%	55,576
Bachelor's Degree	19.8%	39,277
Graduate Degree	16.0%	31,746

Southeastern 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 Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Approximately 35.8% of adults in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut has increased by 2.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.

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