Educational Attainment in Population 25 Years and Over, 1990-2000 | ||||
1990 | 2000 | |||
Number | Percent of Total | Number | Percent of Total | |
Total Population Age 25+ | 5,481,222 | 100.00% | 5,882,948 | 100.00% |
Less than 9th grade | 853,988 | 15.58% | 955,932 | 16.25% |
Some high school, no diploma | 788,825 | 14.39% | 814,592 | 13.85% |
High school graduate* | 1,134,608 | 20.70% | 1,108,314 | 18.84% |
Some college, no degree | 1,077,427 | 19.66% | 1,174,477 | 19.96% |
Associate degree | 402,932 | 7.35% | 367,244 | 6.24% |
Bachelor's degree | 793,556 | 14.48% | 945,634 | 16.07% |
Graduate or professional degree | 429,886 | 7.84% | 516,755 | 8.78% |
Source: Census 2000 analyzed by the Social Science Data Analysis Network (SSDAN).
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