Albany County, New York Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

46.4%

Graduate Degree

22.8%

Population 25+

214,344

Albany County, New York Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Albany County, New York Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.3%13,508
High School Graduate
21.3%45,727
Some College / Associate's
25.9%55,607
Bachelor's Degree
23.6%50,668
Graduate Degree
22.8%48,834

Albany County, New York 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 Albany County, New York

Approximately 46.4% of adults in Albany County, New York hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Albany County, New York has increased by 8.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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