North Dakota Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.0%

Bachelor's Degree+

32.7%

Graduate Degree

9.7%

Population 25+

513,405

North Dakota Educational Level Distribution

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

North Dakota Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.0%30,728
High School Graduate
25.5%131,065
Some College / Associate's
35.8%183,763
Bachelor's Degree
23.0%118,063
Graduate Degree
9.7%49,786

North Dakota 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 North Dakota

Approximately 32.7% of adults in North Dakota hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in North Dakota has increased by 6.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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