Iowa Education Statistics (2024)

Degree attainment and educational level analysis for Iowa

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Iowa Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

31.4%

Graduate Degree

10.5%

Population 25+

2,154,149

Iowa Educational Level Distribution

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

Iowa Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.7%145,298
High School Graduate
30.0%646,234
Some College / Associate's
31.8%685,709
Bachelor's Degree
20.9%450,118
Graduate Degree
10.5%226,790

Iowa 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 Iowa

Approximately 31.4% of adults in Iowa hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Iowa has increased by 6.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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