Waukesha County, Wisconsin Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

97.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

48.9%

Graduate Degree

16.8%

Population 25+

295,060

Waukesha County, Wisconsin Educational Level Distribution

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

Waukesha County, Wisconsin Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
2.8%8,276
High School Graduate
20.4%60,126
Some College / Associate's
27.9%82,441
Bachelor's Degree
32.1%94,752
Graduate Degree
16.8%49,465

Waukesha 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 Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Approximately 48.9% of adults in Waukesha County, Wisconsin hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Waukesha County, Wisconsin has increased by 9.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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