Nye County, Nevada Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

87.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

13.3%

Graduate Degree

4.0%

Population 25+

42,423

Nye County, Nevada Educational Level Distribution

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

Nye County, Nevada Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
12.8%5,430
High School Graduate
35.5%15,072
Some College / Associate's
38.3%16,258
Bachelor's Degree
9.4%3,982
Graduate Degree
4.0%1,681

Nye County, 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 Nye County, Nevada

Approximately 13.3% of adults in Nye County, Nevada hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Nye County, Nevada has increased by 2.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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