Advanced Degree Attainment

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What Is This

Persons 25 years old and over with a graduate or professional degree, 2017. Based on the 2010 Census of Population and the American Community Survey, which includes the household population as the population living in institutions, college dormitories, and other quarters.

Why It's Important

An important measure for a state’s potential for innovation and knowledge/skill intensive jobs.

Trend

The proportion of Pennsylvanians with advanced degrees increased from 10.2% in 2009 to 12.5% in 2017. Pennsylvania’s position in state rankings has fluctuated between 17th and 18th, with an underlying upward trend in the median value over the same period.

Source

“Percent of People 25 Years – Graduate or Professional Degree”, American Fact Finder, United States Census Bureau, 2017 | Visit website