Beaufort County, South Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

46.0%

Graduate Degree

19.2%

Population 25+

142,290

Beaufort County, South Carolina Educational Level Distribution

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

Beaufort County, South Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.3%7,608
High School Graduate
21.0%29,943
Some College / Associate's
27.6%39,303
Bachelor's Degree
26.8%38,095
Graduate Degree
19.2%27,341

Beaufort County, South Carolina 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 Beaufort County, South Carolina

Approximately 46.0% of adults in Beaufort County, South Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Beaufort County, South Carolina has increased by 8.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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