Fairbanks, AK 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 Fairbanks, AK Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 61,343. Among this population, 3.39K of them (5.53%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 15.70K of them (25.59%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Fairbanks, AK 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 Fairbanks, AK Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 3393 5.53
High School Graduate or Equivalent 15698 25.59
Some College or Associates Degree 22276 36.31
Bachelors or Higher 19976 32.56

Male Population

The Fairbanks, AK Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 32,640. Among this population, 1.88K of them (5.77%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 9.18K of them (28.12%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Fairbanks, AK 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 Fairbanks, AK Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 1882 5.77
High School Graduate or Equivalent 9178 28.12
Some College or Associates Degree 12542 38.42
Bachelors or Higher 9038 27.69

Female Population

The Fairbanks, AK Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 28,703. Among this population, 1.51K of them (5.26%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 6.52K of them (22.72%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Fairbanks, AK 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 Fairbanks, AK Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 1511 5.26
High School Graduate or Equivalent 6520 22.72
Some College or Associates Degree 9734 33.91
Bachelors or Higher 10938 38.11