Beaufort County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

89.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

21.2%

Graduate Degree

7.1%

Population 25+

32,768

Beaufort County, North Carolina Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Beaufort County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
10.7%3,521
High School Graduate
31.9%10,443
Some College / Associate's
36.1%11,844
Bachelor's Degree
14.1%4,626
Graduate Degree
7.1%2,334

Beaufort County, North Carolina 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 Beaufort County, North Carolina

Approximately 21.2% of adults in Beaufort County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Beaufort County, North Carolina has increased by 2.3 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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