Tucson, 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 Tucson, AZ Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 699,288. Among this population, 74.47K of them (10.65%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 149.64K of them (21.40%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Tucson, 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 Tucson, AZ Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 74468 10.65
High School Graduate or Equivalent 149641 21.40
Some College or Associates Degree 234802 33.58
Bachelors or Higher 240377 34.38

Male Population

The Tucson, AZ Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 340,708. Among this population, 37.74K of them (11.08%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 74.52K of them (21.87%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Tucson, 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 Tucson, 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 37736 11.08
High School Graduate or Equivalent 74523 21.87
Some College or Associates Degree 113338 33.27
Bachelors or Higher 115111 33.79

Female Population

The Tucson, AZ Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 358,580. Among this population, 36.73K of them (10.24%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 75.12K of them (20.95%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Tucson, 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 Tucson, 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 36732 10.24
High School Graduate or Equivalent 75118 20.95
Some College or Associates Degree 121464 33.87
Bachelors or Higher 125266 34.93