Newport County, Rhode Island Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

95.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

54.1%

Graduate Degree

22.9%

Population 25+

63,743

Newport 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 .

Newport County, Rhode Island Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
4.4%2,813
High School Graduate
19.4%12,366
Some College / Associate's
22.1%14,085
Bachelor's Degree
31.2%19,881
Graduate Degree
22.9%14,598

Newport 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 Newport County, Rhode Island

Approximately 54.1% of adults in Newport County, Rhode Island hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Newport County, Rhode Island has increased by 10.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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