As the popularity and importance of college have increased over the last several decades
Nearly 94 million Americans ages 25 and over, which is about 42% of the total U.S.
population in that age demographic, had an associate, bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree, according to U.S. Census Bureau's most recent data.
Breakdown of Educational Attainment in the U.S.
Below are details of the increasing educational attainment in the U.S. in 2019.
The following map depicts educational attainment in the U.S. by state, according to the most recent American Community Survey by the U.S. Census Bureau.