Columbia, SC Metro Area 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, the Columbia, SC Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 548,904. Among this population, 51.87K of them (9.45%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 142.90K of them (26.03%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Columbia, SC Metro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
You can find the educational attainment information about the Columbia, SC Metro Area male and female population below.
You can see similar information for other metro statistical areas (MSAs) and for the United States.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 51870 | 9.45 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 142895 | 26.03 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 169956 | 30.96 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 184183 | 33.56 |
Male Population
The Columbia, SC Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 259,758. Among this population, 27.86K of them (10.73%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 72.55K of them (27.93%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Columbia, SC Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 27862 | 10.73 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 72552 | 27.93 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 76720 | 29.54 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 82624 | 31.81 |
Female Population
The Columbia, SC Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 289,146. Among this population, 24.01K of them (8.30%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 70.34K of them (24.33%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Columbia, SC Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 24008 | 8.30 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 70343 | 24.33 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 93236 | 32.24 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 101559 | 35.12 |
