What percentage of American adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher?
USA medium Data from 2023
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The answer
38%
Roughly 38.
About 38% of Americans aged 25 and over hold a bachelor’s degree or higher — meaning nearly two thirds do not. The share was under 5% in 1940 and has roughly doubled since 1990, but it is still far below the impression given by media and political coverage.
Where this number comes from
| Source | U.S. Census Bureau, Educational Attainment |
|---|---|
| Figure refers to | 2023 |
| Last checked | |
| Unit | percent |
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