Educational Attainment
Education levels of Pennsylvania adults 25+.
Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year (FRED GCT1502PA).
| Indicator | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher2023, ACS | 34.4% | 34.3% |
| High school or higher2023, ACS | 91.4% | 89.4% |
Schools
Public and private schools in Pennsylvania.
Public schools reporting teachers
1986–2024NCES 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.
Universities
Higher education in Pennsylvania.
College and graduate school students
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, undergraduate + graduate/professional, B14001 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Institutions per million residents2023, NCES | 19 | 12 |
Graduation Rates
High school completion in Pennsylvania.
Adults 25+ with a high school diploma or higher
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B15003 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rate2022-23, NCES | 87.0% | 87.0% |
Student Enrollment
K-12 and college enrollment in Pennsylvania.
People enrolled in school (age 3+)
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B14001 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| K-12 public enrollment share of population2023, NCES | 12.8% | 14.6% |
Student-Teacher Ratios
Classroom staffing and spending in Pennsylvania.
Students per full-time teacher (public schools)
1986–2024NCES 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
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
| Indicator | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Student-teacher ratio2023, NCES | 13.6 | 15.4 |
| Per-pupil spending2022, Census | $21,985 | $15,633 |