Wayne County, Nebraska Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

95.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

30.4%

Graduate Degree

10.9%

Population 25+

5,462

Wayne County, Nebraska Educational Level Distribution

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

Wayne County, Nebraska Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
4.7%254
High School Graduate
33.7%1,840
Some College / Associate's
31.3%1,709
Bachelor's Degree
19.5%1,063
Graduate Degree
10.9%596

Wayne County, Nebraska 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 Wayne County, Nebraska

Approximately 30.4% of adults in Wayne County, Nebraska hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Wayne County, Nebraska has increased by 2.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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