Columbia County, Pennsylvania Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

26.6%

Graduate Degree

10.8%

Population 25+

44,011

Columbia County, Pennsylvania Educational Level Distribution

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

Columbia County, Pennsylvania Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.4%3,241
High School Graduate
44.0%19,353
Some College / Associate's
22.0%9,701
Bachelor's Degree
15.8%6,967
Graduate Degree
10.8%4,749

Columbia 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 Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Approximately 26.6% of adults in Columbia County, Pennsylvania hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Columbia County, Pennsylvania has increased by 8.3 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
Back to Overview