Essex County, Massachusetts Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.1%

Bachelor's Degree+

43.0%

Graduate Degree

17.9%

Population 25+

572,037

Essex County, Massachusetts Educational Level Distribution

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

Essex County, Massachusetts Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.9%56,876
High School Graduate
24.1%137,705
Some College / Associate's
23.0%131,287
Bachelor's Degree
25.1%143,756
Graduate Degree
17.9%102,413

Essex 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 Essex County, Massachusetts

Approximately 43.0% of adults in Essex County, Massachusetts hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Essex County, Massachusetts has increased by 6.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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