Suffolk County, New York Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.4%

Bachelor's Degree+

40.2%

Graduate Degree

18.6%

Population 25+

1,075,649

Suffolk 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 .

Suffolk County, New York Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.6%102,797
High School Graduate
24.8%266,382
Some College / Associate's
25.5%273,870
Bachelor's Degree
21.6%232,738
Graduate Degree
18.6%199,862

Suffolk 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 Suffolk County, New York

Approximately 40.2% of adults in Suffolk County, New York hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Suffolk County, New York has increased by 8.3 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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