Educational Attainment
Degrees held by adults.
Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year (FRED GCT1502MA).
| Indicator | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher (%) | 46.6 | 34.3 |
- •With 46.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree, Massachusetts is the most educated state in the United States.
Schools
K-12 school system.
Public schools reporting teachers
2003–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Public school enrollment (K-12)
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
| Indicator | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Spending per student (USD) | 21300 | 15600 |
Universities
Higher education.
College and graduate school students
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, undergraduate + graduate/professional, B14001 (2020 not released).
Graduation Rates
Completion of high school.
Adults 25+ with a high school diploma or higher
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B15003 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| High school graduation (%) | 90.4 | 87 |
Student Enrollment
Students in the system.
People enrolled in school (age 3+)
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B14001 (2020 not released).
Student-Teacher Ratios
Class staffing.
Students per full-time teacher (public schools)
2003–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Full-time-equivalent public school teachers
2003–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
| Indicator | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Student-teacher ratio | 12.9 | 15.4 |