South Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.1%

Bachelor's Degree+

32.1%

Graduate Degree

12.3%

Population 25+

3,677,078

South Carolina Educational Level Distribution

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

South Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.9%363,802
High School Graduate
28.2%1,035,783
Some College / Associate's
29.8%1,096,079
Bachelor's Degree
19.8%728,007
Graduate Degree
12.3%453,407

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 South Carolina

Approximately 32.1% of adults in South Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in South Carolina has increased by 8.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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