Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
People 25+ with a Graduate or Professional Degree
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This indicators shows the percentage of people aged 25 and over who have earned a graduate or professional degree.
Why is this important?
A graduate degree is a significant milestone in one's academic journey, representing a higher level of knowledge and expertise. Having graduate degree also opens up a world of opportunities for professional growth and advancement that often leads to higher salaries and increased job prospects.
| County | Source | Measurement Period | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
There are 9 County values. The lowest value is 9.3%, and the highest value is 26.3%.
Half of the values are between 10.6% and 15.2%.
The middle (median) value is 13.9%.
Data Source
- American Community Survey 1-Year
Note: This source uses Zip Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) for its Zip Code data. Learn more
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Education / Educational Attainment, Social Determinants of Health, Adults