Union County, New Jersey Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

86.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

38.9%

Graduate Degree

15.8%

Population 25+

394,992

Union 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 .

Union County, New Jersey Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
13.7%54,131
High School Graduate
26.1%103,265
Some College / Associate's
21.3%84,100
Bachelor's Degree
23.1%91,046
Graduate Degree
15.8%62,450

Union 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 Union County, New Jersey

Approximately 38.9% of adults in Union County, New Jersey hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Union County, New Jersey has increased by 7.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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