Tennessee Educational Attainment and Per Gender for Ages 25 years and Above in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)
Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, among the 4,708,480 Tennessee population aged 25 years and above, 529.16K of them (11.24%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 1.49M of them (31.56%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Tennessee population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
You can find the educational attainment information about the Tennessee male and female population below.
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| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 529162 | 11.24 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 1485813 | 31.56 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 1326294 | 28.17 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 1367211 | 29.04 |
Male Population
Among the 2,265,508 Tennessee male population aged 25 years and above, 279.73K of them (12.35%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 749.40K of them (33.08%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Tennessee male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 279731 | 12.35 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 749397 | 33.08 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 601793 | 26.56 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 634587 | 28.01 |
Female Population
Among the 2,442,972 Tennessee female population aged 25 years and above, 249.43K of them (10.21%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 736.42K of them (30.14%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Tennessee female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 249431 | 10.21 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 736416 | 30.14 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 724501 | 29.66 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 732624 | 29.99 |