Roanoke city, Virginia Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

89.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

30.0%

Graduate Degree

11.5%

Population 25+

68,787

Roanoke city, Virginia Educational Level Distribution

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

Roanoke city, Virginia Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
10.3%7,099
High School Graduate
32.4%22,254
Some College / Associate's
27.3%18,774
Bachelor's Degree
18.5%12,735
Graduate Degree
11.5%7,925

Roanoke 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 Roanoke city, Virginia

Approximately 30.0% of adults in Roanoke city, Virginia hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

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