Brookings County, South Dakota Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

97.1%

Bachelor's Degree+

42.5%

Graduate Degree

14.3%

Population 25+

19,194

Brookings County, South Dakota Educational Level Distribution

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

Brookings County, South Dakota Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
2.9%555
High School Graduate
24.4%4,685
Some College / Associate's
30.2%5,795
Bachelor's Degree
28.2%5,418
Graduate Degree
14.3%2,741

Brookings County, South Dakota 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 Brookings County, South Dakota

Approximately 42.5% of adults in Brookings County, South Dakota hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Brookings County, South Dakota has increased by 4.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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