DATA CENTER - Educational Attainment

Other statistics:

• According to the U.S. Bureau of the Census, 32% of Maryland residents over 25 years old have a Bachelor's degree or higher in 2000. The percentage of Carroll residents that were surveyed having a Bachelor's degree or higher was 41%

• Forty-six percent (46%) of Carroll residents that work outside of the County have a Bachelor's degree or higher as compared to 36% of Carroll residents that work in Carroll County

• Thirty-seven percent (37%) of surveyed Carroll residents hold special licenses or certifications that are required by their occupation

Educational Attainment (U.S. Census Bureau)

High School Attainment: 85.3%*
Bachelor's Degree Attainment: 24.8%**

*Percentage of the population age 25 and older who are high school graduates or higher
**Percentage of the population age 25 and older that has obtained a Bachelor's degree or higher
Source: U.S. Census, 2000