|
Educational Attainment |
2000 Census |
1990 Census |
|
Number |
Percent |
Number |
Percent |
| Population 25 Years &
Over |
1,813,456 |
100.00% |
1,528,199 |
100.00% |
| Less Than 9th Grade |
191,242 |
10.55% |
137,282 |
8.98% |
| 9th to 12th Grade; No
Diploma |
181,177 |
9.99% |
149,275 |
9.77% |
| High School Graduate
(Includes Equivalency) |
317,332 |
17.50% |
307,521 |
20.12% |
| Some College; No
Degree |
423,265 |
23.34% |
373,700 |
24.45% |
| Associate Degree |
141,697 |
7.81% |
135,322 |
8.85% |
| Bachelor's Degree |
370,454 |
20.43% |
286,188 |
18.73% |
| Graduate or
Professional Degree |
188,289 |
10.38% |
138,911 |
9.09% |
Source: U.S.
Census Bureau
|
