Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Wisconsin
ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.4% −0.9% vs nat'l
Rank #29 of 52
How Wisconsin Compares
Wisconsin
33.4%
National
33.7%
0.9% below
State Ranking
| Rank | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #26 | Nebraska | 34.6% |
| #27 | Florida | 34.1% |
| #28 | Texas | 33.8% |
| #29 | Wisconsin | 33.4% |
| #30 | Arizona | 33.3% |
| #31 | North Dakota | 32.7% |
| #32 | Michigan | 32.4% |
Highest Education Counties in Wisconsin
| # | County | Education |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dane County | 55.3% |
| 2 | Ozaukee County | 51.2% |
| 3 | Waukesha County | 48.9% |
| 4 | St. Croix County | 39.5% |
| 5 | Door County | 37.4% |
| 6 | Eau Claire County | 36.8% |
| 7 | La Crosse County | 36.5% |
| 8 | Washington County | 35.2% |
| 9 | Bayfield County | 35.0% |
| 10 | Milwaukee County | 34.7% |
Lowest Education Counties in Wisconsin
| # | County | Education |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | Clark County | 13.0% |
| 71 | Jackson County | 15.9% |
| 70 | Forest County | 16.1% |
| 69 | Marquette County | 16.2% |
| 68 | Juneau County | 16.9% |
| 67 | Rusk County | 16.9% |
| 66 | Langlade County | 17.0% |
| 65 | Taylor County | 17.0% |
| 64 | Adams County | 17.5% |
| 63 | Waushara County | 17.7% |
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has a bachelor's degree or higher of 33.4%, ranking #29 of 52 among all 52 states and territories. This is 0.9% below the national value of 33.7%.
Across Wisconsin's 72 counties, bachelor's degree or higher ranges from 13.0% to 55.3%. The county with the highest value is Dane County at 55.3%.
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.