Kent County, Rhode Island Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.1%

Bachelor's Degree+

34.7%

Graduate Degree

13.4%

Population 25+

128,639

Kent County, Rhode Island Educational Level Distribution

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

Kent County, Rhode Island Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.9%8,820
High School Graduate
28.5%36,634
Some College / Associate's
30.0%38,578
Bachelor's Degree
21.3%27,372
Graduate Degree
13.4%17,235

Kent County, Rhode Island 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 Kent County, Rhode Island

Approximately 34.7% of adults in Kent County, Rhode Island hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Kent County, Rhode Island has increased by 5.5 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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