Texas Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

86.0%

Bachelor's Degree+

33.8%

Graduate Degree

12.3%

Population 25+

19,717,474

Texas Educational Level Distribution

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

Texas Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
14.0%2,766,197
High School Graduate
24.3%4,788,131
Some College / Associate's
27.9%5,494,039
Bachelor's Degree
21.5%4,236,147
Graduate Degree
12.3%2,432,960

Texas 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 Texas

Approximately 33.8% of adults in Texas hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Texas has increased by 8.1 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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