Albuquerque, NM Metro Area Educational Attainment and Per Gender for Ages 25 years and Above in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)

Updated on August 30, 2025.

Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, the Albuquerque, NM Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 631,986. Among this population, 63.41K of them (10.03%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 150.59K of them (23.83%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Albuquerque, NM Metro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

You can find the educational attainment information about the Albuquerque, NM Metro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Albuquerque, NM Metro Area Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Albuquerque, NM Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 63413 10.03
High School Graduate or Equivalent 150591 23.83
Some College or Associates Degree 204709 32.39
Bachelors or Higher 213273 33.75

Male Population

The Albuquerque, NM Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 307,252. Among this population, 32.81K of them (10.68%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 77.58K of them (25.25%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Albuquerque, NM Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Albuquerque, NM Metro Area Male Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Albuquerque, NM Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 32806 10.68
High School Graduate or Equivalent 77578 25.25
Some College or Associates Degree 97550 31.75
Bachelors or Higher 99318 32.33

Female Population

The Albuquerque, NM Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 324,734. Among this population, 30.61K of them (9.43%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 73.01K of them (22.48%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Albuquerque, NM Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Albuquerque, NM Metro Area Female Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Albuquerque, NM Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 30607 9.43
High School Graduate or Equivalent 73013 22.48
Some College or Associates Degree 107159 33.00
Bachelors or Higher 113955 35.09