Educational Attainment

Educational Achievement: Bachelors and Advanced Degrees

Greater Baltimore is among the most highly educated regions in the U.S.

  • Among the 25 largest U.S. metro areas, the Baltimore MSA ranks 9th for college education attainment with 34.3% of the population holding a bachelors degree or higher—well above the national average of 27.7%.
  • When combined with the Washington area, the broader regional CSA has the 1st highest population of persons with bachelors degrees or higher: 42%.