Middlesex County, New Jersey Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

89.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

45.6%

Graduate Degree

19.4%

Population 25+

601,905

Middlesex 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 .

Middlesex County, New Jersey Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
10.8%64,940
High School Graduate
22.8%137,004
Some College / Associate's
20.9%125,506
Bachelor's Degree
26.2%157,722
Graduate Degree
19.4%116,733

Middlesex 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 Middlesex County, New Jersey

Approximately 45.6% of adults in Middlesex County, New Jersey hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Middlesex County, New Jersey has increased by 7.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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