Plymouth County, Massachusetts Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.1%

Bachelor's Degree+

41.8%

Graduate Degree

16.1%

Population 25+

380,311

Plymouth County, Massachusetts Educational Level Distribution

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

Plymouth County, Massachusetts Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.9%26,359
High School Graduate
26.3%99,926
Some College / Associate's
25.0%94,967
Bachelor's Degree
25.7%97,714
Graduate Degree
16.1%61,345

Plymouth 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 Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Approximately 41.8% of adults in Plymouth County, Massachusetts hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Plymouth County, Massachusetts has increased by 9.3 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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