Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Massachusetts
ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
47.3% +40.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2 of 52
How Massachusetts Compares
Massachusetts
47.3%
National
33.7%
40.3% above
State Ranking
| Rank | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | District of Columbia | 64.2% |
| #2 | Massachusetts | 47.3% |
| #3 | Colorado | 45.7% |
| #4 | Vermont | 43.8% |
| #5 | New Jersey | 43.6% |
Highest Education Counties in Massachusetts
| # | County | Education |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesex County | 59.5% |
| 2 | Norfolk County | 58.8% |
| 3 | Nantucket County | 56.3% |
| 4 | Dukes County | 51.9% |
| 5 | Hampshire County | 51.6% |
| 6 | Suffolk County | 50.6% |
| 7 | Barnstable County | 48.2% |
| 8 | Essex County | 43.0% |
| 9 | Plymouth County | 41.8% |
| 10 | Franklin County | 40.6% |
Lowest Education Counties in Massachusetts
| # | County | Education |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Hampden County | 29.3% |
| 13 | Bristol County | 30.8% |
| 12 | Worcester County | 39.7% |
| 11 | Berkshire County | 40.0% |
| 10 | Franklin County | 40.6% |
| 9 | Plymouth County | 41.8% |
| 8 | Essex County | 43.0% |
| 7 | Barnstable County | 48.2% |
| 6 | Suffolk County | 50.6% |
| 5 | Hampshire County | 51.6% |
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has a bachelor's degree or higher of 47.3%, ranking #2 of 52 among all 52 states and territories. This is 40.3% above the national value of 33.7%.
Across Massachusetts's 14 counties, bachelor's degree or higher ranges from 29.3% to 59.5%. The county with the highest value is Middlesex County at 59.5%.
Percentage of the population aged 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.
About this data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024). All values are estimates derived from survey samples and are subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.