Nueces County, Texas Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

85.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

23.8%

Graduate Degree

8.2%

Population 25+

234,725

Nueces County, Texas Educational Level Distribution

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

Nueces County, Texas Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
14.7%34,462
High School Graduate
29.0%68,043
Some College / Associate's
32.5%76,337
Bachelor's Degree
15.6%36,614
Graduate Degree
8.2%19,269

Nueces 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 Nueces County, Texas

Approximately 23.8% of adults in Nueces County, Texas hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Nueces County, Texas has increased by 3.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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