Middlesex County, Massachusetts Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

59.5%

Graduate Degree

30.5%

Population 25+

1,160,120

Middlesex County, Massachusetts Educational Level Distribution

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

Middlesex County, Massachusetts Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.8%78,596
High School Graduate
17.2%199,441
Some College / Associate's
16.5%191,702
Bachelor's Degree
29.0%336,025
Graduate Degree
30.5%354,356

Middlesex 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 Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Approximately 59.5% of adults in Middlesex County, Massachusetts hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Middlesex County, Massachusetts has increased by 10.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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