Dauphin County, Pennsylvania Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

91.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

34.4%

Graduate Degree

12.8%

Population 25+

201,254

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania Educational Level Distribution

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

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
8.8%17,741
High School Graduate
31.5%63,336
Some College / Associate's
25.3%50,889
Bachelor's Degree
21.6%43,556
Graduate Degree
12.8%25,732

Dauphin 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 Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Approximately 34.4% of adults in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania has increased by 7.3 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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