Providence County, Rhode Island Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

86.4%

Bachelor's Degree+

32.3%

Graduate Degree

12.6%

Population 25+

463,552

Providence 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 .

Providence County, Rhode Island Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
13.6%62,824
High School Graduate
29.0%134,295
Some College / Associate's
25.2%116,877
Bachelor's Degree
19.7%91,091
Graduate Degree
12.6%58,465

Providence 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 Providence County, Rhode Island

Approximately 32.3% of adults in Providence County, Rhode Island hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Providence County, Rhode Island has increased by 6.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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