New Jersey Education Statistics (2024)
Degree attainment and educational level analysis for New Jersey
New Jersey Educational Indicators (2024)
HS Grad or Higher
90.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
43.6%
Graduate Degree
17.6%
Population 25+
6,523,202
New Jersey Educational Level Distribution
New Jersey Detailed Attainment Breakdown
| Level of Education | Percentage | Count |
|---|---|---|
Less than High School | 9.3% | 607,255 |
High School Graduate | 25.3% | 1,651,269 |
Some College / Associate's | 21.7% | 1,418,745 |
Bachelor's Degree | 26.1% | 1,701,030 |
Graduate Degree | 17.6% | 1,144,903 |
New Jersey Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)
Education Statistics FAQs for New Jersey
Approximately 43.6% of adults in New Jersey hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.
Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in New Jersey has increased by 9.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.