Erie County, Pennsylvania Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

30.3%

Graduate Degree

11.7%

Population 25+

186,383

Erie County, Pennsylvania Educational Level Distribution

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

Erie County, Pennsylvania Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.1%13,178
High School Graduate
37.3%69,528
Some College / Associate's
25.3%47,199
Bachelor's Degree
18.6%34,731
Graduate Degree
11.7%21,747

Erie 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 Erie County, Pennsylvania

Approximately 30.3% of adults in Erie County, Pennsylvania hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Erie County, Pennsylvania has increased by 7.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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