Tompkins County, New York Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

95.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

58.8%

Graduate Degree

34.8%

Population 25+

61,195

Tompkins 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 .

Tompkins County, New York Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
4.4%2,722
High School Graduate
16.6%10,188
Some College / Associate's
20.1%12,327
Bachelor's Degree
23.9%14,652
Graduate Degree
34.8%21,306

Tompkins 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 Tompkins County, New York

Approximately 58.8% of adults in Tompkins County, New York hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Tompkins County, New York has increased by 9.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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