State College, 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 State College, PA Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 98,016. Among this population, 5.53K of them (5.64%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 27.69K of them (28.25%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of State College, 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 State College, PA Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 5525 5.64
High School Graduate or Equivalent 27689 28.25
Some College or Associates Degree 19850 20.25
Bachelors or Higher 44952 45.86

Male Population

The State College, PA Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 51,525. Among this population, 3.37K of them (6.55%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 14.77K of them (28.66%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of State College, 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 State College, 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 3373 6.55
High School Graduate or Equivalent 14768 28.66
Some College or Associates Degree 10315 20.02
Bachelors or Higher 23069 44.77

Female Population

The State College, PA Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 46,491. Among this population, 2.15K of them (4.63%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 12.92K of them (27.79%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of State College, 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 State College, 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 2152 4.63
High School Graduate or Equivalent 12921 27.79
Some College or Associates Degree 9535 20.51
Bachelors or Higher 21883 47.07