Bergen County, New Jersey Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

53.1%

Graduate Degree

21.5%

Population 25+

684,999

Bergen County, New Jersey Educational Level Distribution

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

Bergen County, New Jersey Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.1%48,598
High School Graduate
20.0%137,152
Some College / Associate's
19.7%135,264
Bachelor's Degree
31.6%216,418
Graduate Degree
21.5%147,567

Bergen County, New Jersey 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 Bergen County, New Jersey

Approximately 53.1% of adults in Bergen County, New Jersey hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Bergen County, New Jersey has increased by 8.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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