Maryland Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

91.1%

Bachelor's Degree+

43.4%

Graduate Degree

20.8%

Population 25+

4,301,335

Maryland Educational Level Distribution

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

Maryland Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
8.9%380,692
High School Graduate
23.4%1,008,111
Some College / Associate's
24.3%1,043,756
Bachelor's Degree
22.7%975,248
Graduate Degree
20.8%893,528

Maryland 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 Maryland

Approximately 43.4% of adults in Maryland hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Maryland has increased by 7.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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