District of Columbia Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

64.2%

Graduate Degree

38.0%

Population 25+

488,919

District of Columbia Educational Level Distribution

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

District of Columbia Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.3%35,895
High School Graduate
14.5%70,715
Some College / Associate's
13.9%68,195
Bachelor's Degree
26.2%128,179
Graduate Degree
38.0%185,935

District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia

Approximately 64.2% of adults in the District of Columbia hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in the District of Columbia has increased by 15.1 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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