Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Missouri
ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.4% −3.9% vs nat'l
Rank #33 of 52
How Missouri Compares
Missouri
32.4%
National
33.7%
3.9% below
State Ranking
| Rank | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #30 | Arizona | 33.3% |
| #31 | North Dakota | 32.7% |
| #32 | Michigan | 32.4% |
| #33 | Missouri | 32.4% |
| #34 | South Carolina | 32.1% |
| #35 | South Dakota | 31.9% |
| #36 | Idaho | 31.8% |
Highest Education Counties in Missouri
| # | County | Education |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boone County | 51.5% |
| 2 | St. Louis County | 47.4% |
| 3 | Platte County | 46.5% |
| 4 | St. Charles County | 42.7% |
| 5 | St. Louis city | 41.1% |
| 6 | Cole County | 38.9% |
| 7 | Clay County | 36.5% |
| 8 | Adair County | 35.5% |
| 9 | Jackson County | 34.0% |
| 10 | Greene County | 33.6% |
Lowest Education Counties in Missouri
| # | County | Education |
|---|---|---|
| 115 | Carter County | 10.1% |
| 114 | Washington County | 11.7% |
| 113 | Schuyler County | 11.8% |
| 112 | McDonald County | 12.3% |
| 111 | Oregon County | 12.6% |
| 110 | Ripley County | 12.6% |
| 109 | Pemiscot County | 12.6% |
| 108 | Wayne County | 12.7% |
| 107 | Hickory County | 12.8% |
| 106 | Shannon County | 12.8% |
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Missouri
Missouri has a bachelor's degree or higher of 32.4%, ranking #33 of 52 among all 52 states and territories. This is 3.9% below the national value of 33.7%.
Across Missouri's 115 counties, bachelor's degree or higher ranges from 10.1% to 51.5%. The county with the highest value is Boone County at 51.5%.
Percentage of the population aged 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.