| Educational Attainment: U.S. Census 2000 | Number | Percent of Population 25+ | Rank | U.S. % of Population 25+ | | Total Population 25 and Older | 3,893,278 | 100.0% | | 100.0% | | Less Than 9th Grade | 206,540 | 5.3% | 35 | 7.5% | | 9th to 12th, No Diploma | 489,000 | 12.6% | 18 | 12.1% | | High School Graduate (incl. equiv.) | 1,447,734 | 37.2% | 3 | 28.6% | | Some College, No Degree | 768,856 | 19.7% | 38 | 21.0% | | Associate Degree | 225,535 | 5.8% | 35 | 6.3% | | Bachelor's Degree | 475,247 | 12.2% | 44 | 15.5% | | Graduate or Professional Degree | 280,366 | 7.2% | 33 | 8.9% | | Total Receiving a High School Diploma or More | 3,197,738 | 82.1% | 26 | 80.4% | | Total Completing a Bachelors Degree or More | 755,613 | 19.4% | 44 | 24.4% | | ACS Estimates 2008 | | Total Population 25 and Older | 4,177,420 | 100.0% | | 100.0% | | High School Graduate or Higher | 3,600,936 | 86.2% | 29 | 85.0% | | Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 956,629 | 22.9% | 42 | 27.7% | | Scientists and Engineers | | Total Science & Engineering Doctorates Awarded (2006) | 762 | | | Total Employed Science, Engineering and Health Doctoral Holders (2006) | 9,870 |
Sources: US Census Bureau, National Science Foundation
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