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Adults Attaining at Least High School Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree

Lincoln has a higher rate of people with high school diplomas and bachelor’s degrees compared to Nebraska and the nation

In 2019, 93% of Lincoln’s population had a high school diploma and 40% had a bachelor’s degree or higher. This compares favorably to the educational attainment of Nebraska and the nation.

• 93% of Lincoln residents had a high school diploma in 2019, compared to 92% of Nebraskans and 89% of the nation.
• 40% of Lincoln residents had a bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to 33% of Nebraskans and 33% of the nation.