Washington: In an important milestone in US history, more than 30 per cent of adults older than 25 had a college degree, according to latest data released by the Census Bureau.
As recently as 1998, less than one-quarter of Americans older than 25 held a degree.
The findings are published in a new report, "Educational Attainment in the United States: 2011."
"This is an important milestone in our history," US Census Bureau Director Robert Groves said, commenting on the achievement reached in March 2011.
"For many people, education is a sure path to a prosperous life. The more education people have the more likely they are to have a job and earn more money, particularly for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree," Groves was quoted as saying by CNN.
The Bureau also published "Educational Attainment in the United States: 2009" which reveals that in 2009, 85 per cent of adults age 25 or older had at least a high school diploma or its equivalent.
As recently as 1998, less than one-quarter of Americans older than 25 held a degree.
The findings are published in a new report, "Educational Attainment in the United States: 2011."
"This is an important milestone in our history," US Census Bureau Director Robert Groves said, commenting on the achievement reached in March 2011.
"For many people, education is a sure path to a prosperous life. The more education people have the more likely they are to have a job and earn more money, particularly for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree," Groves was quoted as saying by CNN.
The Bureau also published "Educational Attainment in the United States: 2009" which reveals that in 2009, 85 per cent of adults age 25 or older had at least a high school diploma or its equivalent.
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