Berks County, Pennsylvania Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

88.4%

Bachelor's Degree+

27.7%

Graduate Degree

10.2%

Population 25+

296,613

Berks County, Pennsylvania Educational Level Distribution

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

Berks County, Pennsylvania Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
11.6%34,292
High School Graduate
36.6%108,419
Some College / Associate's
24.2%71,739
Bachelor's Degree
17.5%52,005
Graduate Degree
10.2%30,158

Berks County, Pennsylvania 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 Berks County, Pennsylvania

Approximately 27.7% of adults in Berks County, Pennsylvania hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Berks County, Pennsylvania has increased by 6.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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