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In 2022, about 37.7 percent of the U.S. population who were aged 25 and above had graduated from college or another higher education institution, a slight decline from 37.9 the previous year. However, this is a significant increase from 1960, when only 7.7 percent of the U.S. population had graduated from college. Demographics Educational attainment varies by gender, location, race, and age throughout the United States. Asian-American and Pacific Islanders had the highest level of education, on average, while Massachusetts and the District of Colombia are areas home to the highest rates of residents with a bachelor’s degree or higher. However, education levels are correlated with wealth. While public education is free up until the 12th grade, the cost of university is out of reach for many Americans, making social mobility increasingly difficult. Earnings White Americans with a professional degree earned the most money on average, compared to other educational levels and races. However, regardless of educational attainment, males typically earned far more on average compared to females. Despite the decreasing wage gap over the years in the country, it remains an issue to this day. Not only is there a large wage gap between males and females, but there is also a large income gap linked to race as well.

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This map shows the percentage of people age 25+ whose highest education level is some college. This is shown by state, county, and census tracts throughout the US. Zoom to any city to see the pattern there, or use one of the bookmarks to explore different areas.Some college education means that the individual has some college credits, but no degree. For more information from the Census Bureau, click here.The pop-up is configured to show the overall breakdown of educational attainment for the population 25+. The data shown is current-year American Community Survey (ACS) data from the US Census Bureau. The data is updated each year when the ACS releases its new 5-year estimates. For more information about the data, visit this page.To learn more about when the ACS releases data updates, click here.

Overall educational attainment measures the highest level of education attained by a given individual: for example, an individual counted in the percentage of the measured population with a master’s or professional degree can be assumed to also have a bachelor’s degree and a high school diploma, but they are not counted in the population percentages for those two categories. Overall educational attainment is the broadest education indicator available, providing information about the measured county population as a whole.

Only members of the population aged 25 and older are included in these educational attainment estimates, sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Champaign County has high educational attainment: over 48 percent of the county's population aged 25 or older has a bachelor's degree or graduate or professional degree as their highest level of education. In comparison, the percentage of the population aged 25 or older in the United States and Illinois with a bachelor's degree in 2023 was 21.8% (+/-0.1) and 22.8% (+/-0.2), respectively. The population aged 25 or older in the U.S. and Illinois with a graduate or professional degree in 2022, respectively, was 14.3% (+/-0.1) and 15.5% (+/-0.2).

Educational attainment data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates, which are released annually.

As with any datasets that are estimates rather than exact counts, it is important to take into account the margins of error (listed in the column beside each figure) when drawing conclusions from the data.

Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, instead of providing the standard 1-year data products, the Census Bureau released experimental estimates from the 1-year data in 2020. This includes a limited number of data tables for the nation, states, and the District of Columbia. The Census Bureau states that the 2020 ACS 1-year experimental tables use an experimental estimation methodology and should not be compared with other ACS data. For these reasons, and because data is not available for Champaign County, no data for 2020 is included in this Indicator.

For interested data users, the 2020 ACS 1-Year Experimental data release includes a dataset on Educational Attainment for the Population 25 Years and Over.

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United States Vermont: Gen Exp: Education: Higher Education data was reported at 761,518.000 USD th in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 765,706.000 USD th for 2014. United States Vermont: Gen Exp: Education: Higher Education data is updated yearly, averaging 168,103.000 USD th from Jun 1957 (Median) to 2015, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 765,706.000 USD th in 2014 and a record low of 6,293.000 USD th in 1957. United States Vermont: Gen Exp: Education: Higher Education data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.F054: Revenue & Expenditure: State and Lcoal Government: Vermont.

United States Columbia: Gen Exp: Education: Higher Education data was reported at 216,039.000 USD th in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 151,046.000 USD th for 2014. United States Columbia: Gen Exp: Education: Higher Education data is updated yearly, averaging 75,089.000 USD th from Jun 1957 (Median) to 2015, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 216,039.000 USD th in 2015 and a record low of 0.000 USD th in 1958. United States Columbia: Gen Exp: Education: Higher Education data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.F017: Revenue & Expenditure: State and Local Government: Columbia.

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This study presents information obtained from college and university faculty members on their social and educational backgrounds and professional activities. Respondents' views on a range of social and political issues were also assessed, including their opinions on educational policy. Demographic data cover age, sex, race, marital status, number of children, religion, income, and parents' levels of education and occupations. The 60,028 respondents to this study were weighted to 446,203.

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United States Florida: GR: OS: CM: Charges: Education: Higher Education data was reported at 3,407,132.000 USD th in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,265,903.000 USD th for 2014. United States Florida: GR: OS: CM: Charges: Education: Higher Education data is updated yearly, averaging 1,117,094.000 USD th from Jun 1977 (Median) to 2015, with 37 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,058,776.000 USD th in 2011 and a record low of 215,838.000 USD th in 1977. United States Florida: GR: OS: CM: Charges: Education: Higher Education data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.F018: Revenue & Expenditure: State and Local Government: Florida.

This is a MD iMAP hosted service layer. Find more information at http://imap.maryland.gov. Maryland has 200+ higher education facilities located throughout the entire State. Maryland boasts a highly educated workforce with 300000+ graduates from higher education institutions every year. Higher education opportunities range from two year - public and private institutions - four year - public and private institutions and regional education centers. Collectively - Maryland's higher education facilities offer every kind of educational experience - whether for the traditional college students or for students who have already begun a career and are working to learn new skills. Maryland is proud that nearly one-third of its residents 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher - ranking in the top 5 amongst all states. Maryland's economic diversity and educational vitality is what makes it one of the best states in the nation in which to live - learn - work and raise a family. Last Updated: 06/2013 Feature Service Layer Link: https://mdgeodata.md.gov/imap/rest/services/Education/MD_EducationFacilities/FeatureServer ADDITIONAL LICENSE TERMS: The Spatial Data and the information therein (collectively "the Data") is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind either expressed implied or statutory. The user assumes the entire risk as to quality and performance of the Data. No guarantee of accuracy is granted nor is any responsibility for reliance thereon assumed. In no event shall the State of Maryland be liable for direct indirect incidental consequential or special damages of any kind. The State of Maryland does not accept liability for any damages or misrepresentation caused by inaccuracies in the Data or as a result to changes to the Data nor is there responsibility assumed to maintain the Data in any manner or form. The Data can be freely distributed as long as the metadata entry is not modified or deleted. Any data derived from the Data must acknowledge the State of Maryland in the metadata.

United States Colorado: GR: OS: CM: Charges: Education: Higher Education data was reported at 2,704,081.000 USD th in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,549,273.000 USD th for 2014. United States Colorado: GR: OS: CM: Charges: Education: Higher Education data is updated yearly, averaging 909,301.000 USD th from Jun 1977 (Median) to 2015, with 37 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,712,941.000 USD th in 2011 and a record low of 179,382.000 USD th in 1977. United States Colorado: GR: OS: CM: Charges: Education: Higher Education data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.F014: Revenue & Expenditure: State and Local Government: Colorado.

United States Arizona: Gen Exp: Education: Higher Education data was reported at 5,467,525.000 USD th in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,064,607.000 USD th for 2014. United States Arizona: Gen Exp: Education: Higher Education data is updated yearly, averaging 940,456.000 USD th from Jun 1957 (Median) to 2015, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,467,525.000 USD th in 2015 and a record low of 24,008.000 USD th in 1957. United States Arizona: Gen Exp: Education: Higher Education data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.F011: Revenue & Expenditure: State and Local Government: Arizona.

United States US: Educational Attainment: At Least Master's or Equivalent: Population 25+ Years: Total: % Cumulative data was reported at 11.995 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 11.765 % for 2014. United States US: Educational Attainment: At Least Master's or Equivalent: Population 25+ Years: Total: % Cumulative data is updated yearly, averaging 11.765 % from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2015, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.995 % in 2015 and a record low of 11.566 % in 2013. United States US: Educational Attainment: At Least Master's or Equivalent: Population 25+ Years: Total: % Cumulative data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.World Bank: Education Statistics. The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Master's or equivalent.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; ;

In the 2021/22 academic year, about 4.1 million higher education degrees were earned in the United States. By the 2031/32 academic year, this figure is projected to increase to about 4.83 million degrees.

United States Hawaii: GR: OS: CM: Charges: Education: Higher Education data was reported at 398,447.000 USD th in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 378,077.000 USD th for 2014. United States Hawaii: GR: OS: CM: Charges: Education: Higher Education data is updated yearly, averaging 117,475.000 USD th from Jun 1977 (Median) to 2015, with 37 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 461,759.000 USD th in 2011 and a record low of 27,685.000 USD th in 1977. United States Hawaii: GR: OS: CM: Charges: Education: Higher Education data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.F020: Revenue & Expenditure: State and Local Government: Hawaii.