Syracuse, NY 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 Syracuse, NY Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 452,174. Among this population, 39.87K of them (8.82%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 129.13K of them (28.56%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Syracuse, NY 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 Syracuse, NY Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 39872 8.82
High School Graduate or Equivalent 129128 28.56
Some College or Associates Degree 135485 29.96
Bachelors or Higher 147689 32.66

Male Population

The Syracuse, NY Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 217,944. Among this population, 20.59K of them (9.45%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 65.82K of them (30.20%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Syracuse, NY 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 Syracuse, NY Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 20592 9.45
High School Graduate or Equivalent 65824 30.20
Some College or Associates Degree 63073 28.94
Bachelors or Higher 68455 31.41

Female Population

The Syracuse, NY Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 234,230. Among this population, 19.28K of them (8.23%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 63.30K of them (27.03%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Syracuse, NY 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 Syracuse, NY Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 19280 8.23
High School Graduate or Equivalent 63304 27.03
Some College or Associates Degree 72412 30.92
Bachelors or Higher 79234 33.83