Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 3,221,424. Among this population, 363.15K of them (11.27%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 734.14K of them (22.79%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

You can find the educational attainment information about the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 363148 11.27
High School Graduate or Equivalent 734140 22.79
Some College or Associates Degree 1056823 32.81
Bachelors or Higher 1067313 33.13

Male Population

The Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 1,586,940. Among this population, 190.21K of them (11.99%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 367.35K of them (23.15%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 190205 11.99
High School Graduate or Equivalent 367354 23.15
Some College or Associates Degree 502869 31.69
Bachelors or Higher 526512 33.18

Female Population

The Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 1,634,484. Among this population, 172.94K of them (10.58%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 366.79K of them (22.44%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 172943 10.58
High School Graduate or Equivalent 366786 22.44
Some College or Associates Degree 553954 33.89
Bachelors or Higher 540801 33.09