Educational Attainment in the United States
2023 Post-High School Educational Attainment by State
ages 25-64, including short-term credentials
In 2023, -- of adults ages 25-64 in the United States had a post-high school credential.
As of 2023, the United States has changed by -- percentage points since 2009 and by -- percentage points since the previous year.
2023 Post-High School Educational Attainment by State
ages 25-64, including short-term credentials
In the United States, -- of adults have an associate degree or higher, while -- have a certification or certificate.
To drive higher education in their communities, states are recognizing valuable alternatives to traditional programs, seeking to improve alignment with workforce needs.
Post-High School Educational Attainment in the United States by Education Type
ages 25-64, including short-term credentials
The current racial attainment gap in the United States is -- percentage points.
While degree attainment is increasing across all racial and ethnic groups, progress is uneven and disparities persist.
Degree Attainment by State and Race/Ethnicity in the United States
2021-2023 three-year estimates, ages 25-64, excluding short-term credentials
Note: Overall data uses 2023 one-year estimates; AIAN data is unavailable for Puerto Rico.
Detailed Race/Ethnicity
More granular data, including gender and subpopulation groups, can inform a more intersectional approach to increasing education attainment.
Degree Attainment in the United States, by Race/Ethnicity Group and Gender
2021-2023 three-year estimates, ages 25-64, excluding short-term credentials
Note: Total data within Overall category 2023 uses one-year estimates. Certificate/certification data not available at the race/ethnicity level.