Statistics About The Most Educated Group In America

In this post, we explore the rich tapestry of educational attainment in America, as reflected in a myriad of statistics highlighting the varying levels of educational achievement among different racial and ethnic groups. From the impressive educational achievements of Asian Americans to the trends in degree attainment among Hispanics and foreign-born residents, these statistics provide a fascinating glimpse into the diverse educational landscape of the country.

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"Asian Americans have the highest educational attainment of any race, followed by whites who have a 20% rate of holding bachelor's degrees and 11% holding advanced degrees."

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"Asian-Americans aged 25 to 29 are the most educated U.S. racial or ethnic group, as about 75% of this group has at least a bachelor’s degree."

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"Approximately 36% of Hispanics aged 25 and older had obtained at least some college education in 2017."

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"The District of Columbia has the highest percentage of people with a bachelor's degree or higher, at over 56%."

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"The rate of doctoral degree attainment for Asian Americans is twice that of whites, the largest racial disparity in any category of educational attainment."

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"54% of foreign-born residents of the US age 25 and older had a bachelor’s or more advanced degree in 2015."

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"Women are earning the majority of educational degrees from associate's to doctoral levels and have for more than two decades."

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"In 2019, about 36% of the U.S. population age 25 and over reported having a bachelor's degree or higher."

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"About 61% of Asian-Americans ages 25 and above have a bachelor's degree or more in 2019."

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"In 2019, the percentage of people aged 25 to 64 with a bachelor's degree or higher was highest for Asians/Pacific Islanders (52%)."

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"In 2019, 35% of Both men and women in the U.S. had a bachelor’s degree or higher."

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"As of 2019, 46% of foreign-born Asian adults had a bachelor’s degree, compared with 33% of all immigrants and 32% of U.S.-born adults."

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"As of 2020, among people 25 years and older, 79% of those who identified as Asian alone held at least an associate degree."

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"Over one-third of the adult population in the United States has a bachelor's degree or higher marking the first time in decades of data."

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"In 2018, 75% of recent Asian immigrants aged 25 and older had a bachelor’s degree or higher, compared with 49% of recent non-Asian immigrants."

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"In 2018, 30% of all Latinos in the United States aged 25 years and older had received at least a bachelor's degree."

The statistics presented highlight significant disparities in educational attainment across different racial and ethnic groups in America. Asian Americans emerge as the most educated group, with high rates of holding bachelor’s and advanced degrees, and a large percentage achieving at least some college education. Additionally, women are exceeding men in earning educational degrees, and the percentage of the overall U.S. population with a bachelor’s degree or higher is increasing. These findings underscore the importance of recognizing and addressing education gaps to ensure equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background.