Distribution of federal workers by education
| Education level | Share of all federal workers |
|---|---|
| High school or equivalent | 27% |
| Some college or associates degree | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 32% |
| Advanced degree | 22% |
Source: Office of Personnel Management, FedScope - Federal Workforce Data, last updated March 2024. FedScope does not include the U.S. Postal Service in its data and therefore estimates the federal workforce at 2.3 million workers.