Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

33.1%

Graduate Degree

12.0%

Population 25+

53,914

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Educational Level Distribution

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

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.4%3,968
High School Graduate
32.4%17,486
Some College / Associate's
27.1%14,618
Bachelor's Degree
21.1%11,373
Graduate Degree
12.0%6,469

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri 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 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri

Approximately 33.1% of adults in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri has increased by 6.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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