Rensselaer County, New York Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

37.6%

Graduate Degree

15.5%

Population 25+

113,756

Rensselaer 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 .

Rensselaer County, New York Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.4%8,404
High School Graduate
24.5%27,863
Some College / Associate's
30.6%34,769
Bachelor's Degree
22.1%25,114
Graduate Degree
15.5%17,606

Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer County, New York

Approximately 37.6% of adults in Rensselaer County, New York hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Rensselaer County, New York has increased by 10.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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