Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

25.3%

Graduate Degree

9.9%

Population 25+

233,287

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Educational Level Distribution

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

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.8%22,818
High School Graduate
36.8%85,765
Some College / Associate's
28.1%65,652
Bachelor's Degree
15.4%35,978
Graduate Degree
9.9%23,074

Luzerne 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 Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Approximately 25.3% of adults in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania has increased by 5.1 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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