Payne County, Oklahoma Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

39.7%

Graduate Degree

18.0%

Population 25+

45,211

Payne County, Oklahoma Educational Level Distribution

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

Payne County, Oklahoma Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.4%2,901
High School Graduate
27.3%12,356
Some College / Associate's
26.6%12,004
Bachelor's Degree
21.7%9,805
Graduate Degree
18.0%8,145

Payne County, Oklahoma 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 Payne County, Oklahoma

Approximately 39.7% of adults in Payne County, Oklahoma hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Payne County, Oklahoma has increased by 5.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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