Rutherford County, Tennessee Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.4%

Bachelor's Degree+

35.8%

Graduate Degree

11.8%

Population 25+

229,632

Rutherford County, Tennessee Educational Level Distribution

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

Rutherford County, Tennessee Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.6%17,370
High School Graduate
28.0%64,406
Some College / Associate's
28.6%65,729
Bachelor's Degree
24.0%55,126
Graduate Degree
11.8%27,001

Rutherford County, Tennessee 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 Rutherford County, Tennessee

Approximately 35.8% of adults in Rutherford County, Tennessee hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Rutherford County, Tennessee has increased by 9.5 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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