Educational Attainment in Population 25 Years and Over, 1990-2000 | ||||
1990 | 2000 | |||
Number | Percent of Total | Number | Percent of Total | |
Total Population Age 25+ | 4,023,420 | 100.00% | 5,185,965 | 100.00% |
Less than 9th grade | 483,755 | 12.02% | 393,197 | 7.58% |
Some high school, no diploma | 686,060 | 17.05% | 718,152 | 13.85% |
High school graduate* | 1,192,935 | 29.65% | 1,486,006 | 28.65% |
Some college, no degree | 684,109 | 17.00% | 1,058,692 | 20.41% |
Associate degree | 199,403 | 4.96% | 269,740 | 5.20% |
Bachelor's degree | 519,613 | 12.91% | 829,873 | 16.00% |
Graduate or professional degree | 257,545 | 6.40% | 430,305 | 8.30% |
Source: Census 2000 analyzed by the Social Science Data Analysis Network (SSDAN).
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