Chattanooga, TN-GA 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 Chattanooga, TN-GA Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 394,154. Among this population, 44.76K of them (11.36%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 112.77K of them (28.61%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Chattanooga, TN-GA Metro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

You can find the educational attainment information about the Chattanooga, TN-GA Metro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Chattanooga, TN-GA 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 Chattanooga, TN-GA Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 44756 11.36
High School Graduate or Equivalent 112770 28.61
Some College or Associates Degree 123004 31.21
Bachelors or Higher 113624 28.83

Male Population

The Chattanooga, TN-GA Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 188,526. Among this population, 24.23K of them (12.85%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 55.77K of them (29.58%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Chattanooga, TN-GA Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Chattanooga, TN-GA 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 Chattanooga, TN-GA Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 24233 12.85
High School Graduate or Equivalent 55768 29.58
Some College or Associates Degree 54839 29.09
Bachelors or Higher 53686 28.48

Female Population

The Chattanooga, TN-GA Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 205,628. Among this population, 20.52K of them (9.98%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 57.00K of them (27.72%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Chattanooga, TN-GA Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Chattanooga, TN-GA 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 Chattanooga, TN-GA Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 20523 9.98
High School Graduate or Equivalent 57002 27.72
Some College or Associates Degree 68165 33.15
Bachelors or Higher 59938 29.15