Worcester, MA-CT 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 Worcester, MA-CT Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 676,102. Among this population, 58.78K of them (8.70%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 188.20K of them (27.84%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Worcester, MA-CT Metro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

You can find the educational attainment information about the Worcester, MA-CT Metro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Worcester, MA-CT 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 Worcester, MA-CT Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 58784 8.70
High School Graduate or Equivalent 188203 27.84
Some College or Associates Degree 182997 27.07
Bachelors or Higher 246118 36.40

Male Population

The Worcester, MA-CT Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 330,830. Among this population, 30.96K of them (9.36%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 98.67K of them (29.83%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Worcester, MA-CT Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Worcester, MA-CT 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 Worcester, MA-CT Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 30955 9.36
High School Graduate or Equivalent 98669 29.83
Some College or Associates Degree 84126 25.43
Bachelors or Higher 117080 35.39

Female Population

The Worcester, MA-CT Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 345,272. Among this population, 27.83K of them (8.06%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 89.53K of them (25.93%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Worcester, MA-CT Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Worcester, MA-CT 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 Worcester, MA-CT Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 27829 8.06
High School Graduate or Equivalent 89534 25.93
Some College or Associates Degree 98871 28.64
Bachelors or Higher 129038 37.37