|
Educational Attainment |
2000 Census |
1990 Census |
|
Number |
Percent |
Number |
Percent |
|
Total Persons Age 25 & Over |
5,882,948 |
100.00 |
5,481,222 |
100.00 |
|
Less than 9th grade |
955,932 |
16.25 |
853,988 |
15.58 |
|
9th to 12th grade, no diploma |
814,592 |
13.85 |
788,825 |
14.39 |
|
High school graduate (includes equivalency) |
1,108,314 |
18.84 |
1,134,608 |
20.70 |
|
Some college, no degree |
1,174,477 |
19.96 |
1,077,427 |
19.66 |
|
Associate degree |
367,244 |
6.24 |
402,932 |
7.35 |
|
Bachelor's degree |
945,634 |
16.07 |
793,556 |
14.48 |
|
Graduate or professional degree |
516,755 |
8.78 |
429,886 |
7.84 |
Source: U.S.
Census Bureau
|