Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Rhode Island
ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
37.7% +12.0% vs nat'l
Rank #14 of 52
How Rhode Island Compares
Rhode Island
37.7%
National
33.7%
12.0% above
State Ranking
| Rank | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Washington | 39.6% |
| #12 | Minnesota | 39.4% |
| #13 | Illinois | 37.8% |
| #14 | Rhode Island | 37.7% |
| #15 | Utah | 37.7% |
| #16 | California | 37.1% |
| #17 | Oregon | 36.8% |
Highest Education Counties in Rhode Island
| # | County | Education |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newport County | 54.1% |
| 2 | Bristol County | 53.0% |
| 3 | Washington County | 52.4% |
| 4 | Kent County | 34.7% |
| 5 | Providence County | 32.3% |
Lowest Education Counties in Rhode Island
| # | County | Education |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Providence County | 32.3% |
| 4 | Kent County | 34.7% |
| 3 | Washington County | 52.4% |
| 2 | Bristol County | 53.0% |
| 1 | Newport County | 54.1% |
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has a bachelor's degree or higher of 37.7%, ranking #14 of 52 among all 52 states and territories. This is 12.0% above the national value of 33.7%.
Across Rhode Island's 5 counties, bachelor's degree or higher ranges from 32.3% to 54.1%. The county with the highest value is Newport County at 54.1%.
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.