Mississippi Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

87.1%

Bachelor's Degree+

25.1%

Graduate Degree

9.9%

Population 25+

1,972,266

Mississippi Educational Level Distribution

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

Mississippi Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
12.9%253,445
High School Graduate
29.9%589,717
Some College / Associate's
32.1%633,384
Bachelor's Degree
15.3%301,197
Graduate Degree
9.9%194,523

Mississippi 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 Mississippi

Approximately 25.1% of adults in Mississippi hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Mississippi has increased by 5.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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