Oakland County, Michigan Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

95.1%

Bachelor's Degree+

51.0%

Graduate Degree

22.2%

Population 25+

920,268

Oakland County, Michigan Educational Level Distribution

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

Oakland County, Michigan Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
4.9%45,222
High School Graduate
17.7%163,261
Some College / Associate's
26.3%242,067
Bachelor's Degree
28.8%265,186
Graduate Degree
22.2%204,532

Oakland County, Michigan 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 Oakland County, Michigan

Approximately 51.0% of adults in Oakland County, Michigan hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Oakland County, Michigan has increased by 8.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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