South Carolina Educational Attainment and Per Gender for Ages 25 years and Above in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)
Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, among the 3,507,171 South Carolina population aged 25 years and above, 393.45K of them (11.22%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 1.01M of them (28.74%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the South Carolina population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
You can find the educational attainment information about the South Carolina male and female population below.
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| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 393448 | 11.22 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 1008011 | 28.74 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 1059288 | 30.20 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 1046424 | 29.84 |
Male Population
Among the 1,669,228 South Carolina male population aged 25 years and above, 209.49K of them (12.55%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 502.80K of them (30.12%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the South Carolina male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 209489 | 12.55 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 502804 | 30.12 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 473326 | 28.36 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 483609 | 28.97 |
Female Population
Among the 1,837,943 South Carolina female population aged 25 years and above, 183.96K of them (10.01%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 505.21K of them (27.49%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the South Carolina female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 183959 | 10.01 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 505207 | 27.49 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 585962 | 31.88 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 562815 | 30.62 |
