Schenectady County, New York Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

91.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

36.1%

Graduate Degree

16.8%

Population 25+

110,701

Schenectady 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 .

Schenectady County, New York Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
8.3%9,138
High School Graduate
25.1%27,815
Some College / Associate's
30.5%33,782
Bachelor's Degree
19.3%21,350
Graduate Degree
16.8%18,616

Schenectady 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 Schenectady County, New York

Approximately 36.1% of adults in Schenectady County, New York hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Schenectady County, New York has increased by 7.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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