Dane County, Wisconsin Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

96.4%

Bachelor's Degree+

55.3%

Graduate Degree

22.2%

Population 25+

381,793

Dane County, Wisconsin Educational Level Distribution

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

Dane County, Wisconsin Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
3.6%13,573
High School Graduate
17.3%66,224
Some College / Associate's
23.8%90,788
Bachelor's Degree
33.1%126,563
Graduate Degree
22.2%84,645

Dane County, Wisconsin 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 Dane County, Wisconsin

Approximately 55.3% of adults in Dane County, Wisconsin hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Dane County, Wisconsin has increased by 9.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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