Worcester County, Massachusetts Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

91.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

39.7%

Graduate Degree

16.8%

Population 25+

609,049

Worcester County, Massachusetts Educational Level Distribution

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

Worcester County, Massachusetts Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
8.8%53,571
High School Graduate
26.3%160,051
Some College / Associate's
25.3%153,848
Bachelor's Degree
22.9%139,278
Graduate Degree
16.8%102,301

Worcester 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 Worcester County, Massachusetts

Approximately 39.7% of adults in Worcester County, Massachusetts hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Worcester County, Massachusetts has increased by 6.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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