Salt Lake County, Utah Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

91.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

39.4%

Graduate Degree

14.6%

Population 25+

775,244

Salt Lake County, Utah Educational Level Distribution

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

Salt Lake County, Utah Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
8.1%62,822
High School Graduate
22.0%170,662
Some College / Associate's
30.5%236,701
Bachelor's Degree
24.8%192,109
Graduate Degree
14.6%112,950

Salt Lake County, Utah 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 Salt Lake County, Utah

Approximately 39.4% of adults in Salt Lake County, Utah hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Salt Lake County, Utah has increased by 9.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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