Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut Education Statistics (2024)

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

Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

91.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

55.5%

Graduate Degree

25.4%

Population 25+

438,487

Western 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 .

Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
8.3%36,433
High School Graduate
17.7%77,503
Some College / Associate's
18.5%81,042
Bachelor's Degree
30.2%132,211
Graduate Degree
25.4%111,298

Western 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 Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Approximately 55.5% of adults in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut has increased by 1.3 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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