Richland County, South Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

40.7%

Graduate Degree

17.3%

Population 25+

268,711

Richland 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 .

Richland County, South Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.8%20,854
High School Graduate
21.6%58,092
Some College / Associate's
29.9%80,363
Bachelor's Degree
23.4%62,951
Graduate Degree
17.3%46,451

Richland 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 Richland County, South Carolina

Approximately 40.7% of adults in Richland County, South Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Richland County, South Carolina has increased by 4.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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