Passaic County, New Jersey Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

84.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

30.9%

Graduate Degree

10.5%

Population 25+

349,460

Passaic 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 .

Passaic County, New Jersey Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
15.1%52,795
High School Graduate
32.6%113,772
Some College / Associate's
21.5%75,031
Bachelor's Degree
20.4%71,179
Graduate Degree
10.5%36,683

Passaic 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 Passaic County, New Jersey

Approximately 30.9% of adults in Passaic County, New Jersey hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Passaic County, New Jersey has increased by 5.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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