Montgomery County, Maryland Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

91.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

60.6%

Graduate Degree

33.4%

Population 25+

740,021

Montgomery County, Maryland Educational Level Distribution

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

Montgomery County, Maryland Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
8.7%64,055
High School Graduate
13.6%100,338
Some College / Associate's
17.2%127,085
Bachelor's Degree
27.2%201,332
Graduate Degree
33.4%247,211

Montgomery County, 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 Montgomery County, Maryland

Approximately 60.6% of adults in Montgomery County, Maryland hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Montgomery County, Maryland has increased by 3.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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