Shawnee County, Kansas Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

32.2%

Graduate Degree

12.4%

Population 25+

121,584

Shawnee County, Kansas Educational Level Distribution

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

Shawnee County, Kansas Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.7%8,203
High School Graduate
29.8%36,181
Some College / Associate's
31.3%38,008
Bachelor's Degree
19.8%24,133
Graduate Degree
12.4%15,059

Shawnee County, Kansas 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 Shawnee County, Kansas

Approximately 32.2% of adults in Shawnee County, Kansas hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Shawnee County, Kansas has increased by 3.3 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
Back to Overview