Alexandria city, Virginia Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.0%

Bachelor's Degree+

66.2%

Graduate Degree

34.8%

Population 25+

119,341

Alexandria city, Virginia Educational Level Distribution

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

Alexandria city, Virginia Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.0%8,305
High School Graduate
10.7%12,784
Some College / Associate's
16.2%19,293
Bachelor's Degree
31.4%37,437
Graduate Degree
34.8%41,522

Alexandria city, Virginia 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 Alexandria city, Virginia

Approximately 66.2% of adults in Alexandria city, Virginia hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Alexandria city, Virginia has increased by 5.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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