Washoe County, Nevada Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

89.0%

Bachelor's Degree+

34.2%

Graduate Degree

13.4%

Population 25+

350,857

Washoe County, Nevada Educational Level Distribution

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

Washoe County, Nevada Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
11.0%38,744
High School Graduate
23.5%82,531
Some College / Associate's
31.2%109,517
Bachelor's Degree
20.9%73,221
Graduate Degree
13.4%46,844

Washoe 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 Washoe County, Nevada

Approximately 34.2% of adults in Washoe County, Nevada hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Washoe County, Nevada has increased by 7.5 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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