Louisiana Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

87.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

27.0%

Graduate Degree

10.1%

Population 25+

3,107,436

Louisiana Educational Level Distribution

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

Louisiana Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
12.7%395,744
High School Graduate
32.5%1,009,514
Some College / Associate's
27.7%861,796
Bachelor's Degree
17.0%527,354
Graduate Degree
10.1%313,028

Louisiana 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 Louisiana

Approximately 27.0% of adults in Louisiana hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Louisiana has increased by 6.1 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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