Figure A
The majority of adults have less than a four-year college degree: Shares of 18- to 21-year-olds and 18- to 64-year-olds with a given level of education, 2018
| Less than high school | High school | Some college | Bachelor’s degree | Advanced degree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All 18- to 21-year-olds | 20.4% | 34.0% | 44.1% | 1.4% | 0.2% |
| All 18- to 64-year-olds | 10.5% | 28.3% | 29.4% | 20.9% | 10.9% |
Note: The 2018 analysis here uses the average of the most recent 36 months, March 2015–February 2018.
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey basic monthly microdata from the U.S. Census Bureau
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