Pittsburgh, PA 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 Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 1,721,851. Among this population, 94.11K of them (5.47%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 541.19K of them (31.43%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

You can see similar information for other metro statistical areas (MSAs) and for the United States.

Percentage of Pittsburgh, PA 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 Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 94110 5.47
High School Graduate or Equivalent 541189 31.43
Some College or Associates Degree 456200 26.50
Bachelors or Higher 630352 36.61

Male Population

The Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 832,553. Among this population, 48.04K of them (5.77%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 261.74K of them (31.44%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Pittsburgh, PA 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 Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 48036 5.77
High School Graduate or Equivalent 261737 31.44
Some College or Associates Degree 214179 25.73
Bachelors or Higher 308601 37.07

Female Population

The Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 889,298. Among this population, 46.07K of them (5.18%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 279.45K of them (31.42%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Pittsburgh, PA 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 Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 46074 5.18
High School Graduate or Equivalent 279452 31.42
Some College or Associates Degree 242021 27.22
Bachelors or Higher 321751 36.18