Dorchester County, South Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.1%

Bachelor's Degree+

29.8%

Graduate Degree

11.5%

Population 25+

113,866

Dorchester 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 .

Dorchester County, South Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.9%8,949
High School Graduate
27.1%30,825
Some College / Associate's
35.3%40,153
Bachelor's Degree
18.3%20,849
Graduate Degree
11.5%13,090

Dorchester 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 Dorchester County, South Carolina

Approximately 29.8% of adults in Dorchester County, South Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Dorchester County, South Carolina has increased by 5.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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