Ocean County, New Jersey Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

34.4%

Graduate Degree

12.5%

Population 25+

443,137

Ocean 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 .

Ocean County, New Jersey Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.5%28,675
High School Graduate
32.7%144,741
Some College / Associate's
26.5%117,215
Bachelor's Degree
22.0%97,302
Graduate Degree
12.5%55,204

Ocean 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 Ocean County, New Jersey

Approximately 34.4% of adults in Ocean County, New Jersey hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Ocean County, New Jersey has increased by 10.1 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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