Burke County, Georgia Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

81.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

15.5%

Graduate Degree

4.1%

Population 25+

15,891

Burke County, Georgia Educational Level Distribution

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

Burke County, Georgia Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
18.1%2,875
High School Graduate
35.3%5,608
Some College / Associate's
31.2%4,951
Bachelor's Degree
11.4%1,813
Graduate Degree
4.1%644

Burke County, Georgia 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 Burke County, Georgia

Approximately 15.5% of adults in Burke County, Georgia hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Burke County, Georgia has increased by 6.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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