Washington County, Rhode Island Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

95.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

52.4%

Graduate Degree

23.2%

Population 25+

92,003

Washington 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 .

Washington County, Rhode Island Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
4.3%3,976
High School Graduate
19.5%17,965
Some College / Associate's
23.8%21,877
Bachelor's Degree
29.2%26,871
Graduate Degree
23.2%21,314

Washington 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 Washington County, Rhode Island

Approximately 52.4% of adults in Washington County, Rhode Island hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

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