Cortland County, New York Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

91.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

29.1%

Graduate Degree

13.8%

Population 25+

29,317

Cortland 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 .

Cortland County, New York Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
8.1%2,387
High School Graduate
31.7%9,301
Some College / Associate's
31.0%9,087
Bachelor's Degree
15.3%4,495
Graduate Degree
13.8%4,047

Cortland 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 Cortland County, New York

Approximately 29.1% of adults in Cortland County, New York hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Cortland County, New York has increased by 4.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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