Barnstable County, Massachusetts Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

96.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

48.2%

Graduate Degree

22.4%

Population 25+

183,732

Barnstable County, Massachusetts Educational Level Distribution

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

Barnstable County, Massachusetts Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
3.8%6,913
High School Graduate
20.9%38,370
Some College / Associate's
27.1%49,823
Bachelor's Degree
25.9%47,512
Graduate Degree
22.4%41,114

Barnstable County, Massachusetts 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 Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Approximately 48.2% of adults in Barnstable County, Massachusetts hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

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