Cape May County, New Jersey Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

39.0%

Graduate Degree

14.8%

Population 25+

72,841

Cape May 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 .

Cape May County, New Jersey Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.3%3,868
High School Graduate
31.0%22,561
Some College / Associate's
24.7%17,971
Bachelor's Degree
24.3%17,680
Graduate Degree
14.8%10,761

Cape May 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 Cape May County, New Jersey

Approximately 39.0% of adults in Cape May County, New Jersey hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Cape May County, New Jersey has increased by 12.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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