Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Education Statistics (2024)
Degree attainment and educational level analysis for Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Educational Indicators (2024)
HS Grad or Higher
90.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
34.2%
Graduate Degree
13.2%
Population 25+
260,701
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Educational Level Distribution
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Detailed Attainment Breakdown
| Level of Education | Percentage | Count |
|---|---|---|
Less than High School | 9.5% | 24,800 |
High School Graduate | 31.7% | 82,752 |
Some College / Associate's | 24.6% | 64,045 |
Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 54,787 |
Graduate Degree | 13.2% | 34,317 |
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)
Education Statistics FAQs for Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Approximately 34.2% of adults in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.
Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania has increased by 7.1 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.