Queens County, New York Education Statistics (2024)
Degree attainment and educational level analysis for Queens County, New York
Queens County, New York Educational Indicators (2024)
HS Grad or Higher
82.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
36.1%
Graduate Degree
14.0%
Population 25+
1,698,409
Queens County, New York Educational Level Distribution
Queens County, New York Detailed Attainment Breakdown
| Level of Education | Percentage | Count |
|---|---|---|
Less than High School | 17.4% | 295,386 |
High School Graduate | 25.1% | 426,545 |
Some College / Associate's | 21.4% | 362,753 |
Bachelor's Degree | 22.1% | 375,454 |
Graduate Degree | 14.0% | 238,271 |
Queens County, New York Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)
Education Statistics FAQs for Queens County, New York
Approximately 36.1% of adults in Queens County, New York hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.
Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Queens County, New York has increased by 6.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.