Salem city, Virginia Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

33.0%

Graduate Degree

13.6%

Population 25+

17,116

Salem city, Virginia Educational Level Distribution

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

Salem city, Virginia Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.8%1,001
High School Graduate
29.5%5,056
Some College / Associate's
31.6%5,403
Bachelor's Degree
19.4%3,327
Graduate Degree
13.6%2,329

Salem 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 Salem city, Virginia

Approximately 33.0% of adults in Salem city, Virginia hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Salem city, Virginia has increased by 4.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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