Nevada Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

87.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

27.9%

Graduate Degree

9.8%

Population 25+

2,236,952

Nevada Educational Level Distribution

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

Nevada Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
12.5%279,894
High School Graduate
27.6%616,416
Some College / Associate's
32.0%716,765
Bachelor's Degree
18.1%405,206
Graduate Degree
9.8%218,671

Nevada 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 Nevada

Approximately 27.9% of adults in Nevada hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Nevada has increased by 6.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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