Harris County, Texas Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

82.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

34.2%

Graduate Degree

13.1%

Population 25+

3,131,200

Harris County, Texas Educational Level Distribution

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

Harris County, Texas Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
17.5%547,261
High School Graduate
22.8%712,544
Some College / Associate's
25.5%799,267
Bachelor's Degree
21.1%660,816
Graduate Degree
13.1%411,312

Harris County, 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 Harris County, Texas

Approximately 34.2% of adults in Harris County, Texas hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Harris County, Texas has increased by 6.5 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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