Population Demographic Characteristics - Education, Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Summary Indicator Report Data View Options
The Percentage of Adults Age 25 or Over Who Have a Bachelor's Degree or Higher by Small Area, New Mexico, 2013-2017
The Percentage of Adults Age 25 or Over Who Have a Bachelor's Degree or Higher by County, New Mexico, 2013-2017
The Percentage of Adults Age 25 or Over Who Have a Bachelor's Degree or Higher by 2010 U.S. Census Tract, New Mexico, 2013-2017
The Percentage of Adults Age 25 or Over Who Have a Bachelor's Degree or Higher by School District, New Mexico, 2013-2017
The Percentage of Adults Age 25 or Over Who Have a Bachelor's Degree or Higher by U.S. States, 2017
Why Is This Important?
Higher adult education levels are associated with greater earning potential, higher life expectancy, and increased social involvement. There is a relationship between more education and better mental well-being and over-all health. People having higher education benefits society as a whole through: civic engagement, interest in societal issues, and stronger interpersonal connections.
Definition
The percentage of adults age 25 years and older who have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Data Sources
- New Mexico Population Estimates: University of New Mexico, Geospatial and Population Studies (GPS) Program.
(http://gps.unm.edu/) - U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates
(https://data.census.gov) - U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
(http://data.census.gov)
How the Measure is Calculated
| Numerator: | Estimated population age 25 years and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. |
| Denominator: | Estimated population aged 25 or more years. |
Other Objectives
New Mexico Early Learning Indicator New Mexico Community Health Status Indicator (CHSI)
More Resources
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Education Indicators in Focus. 2013. Available from: http://www.oecd.org/education/skills-beyond-school/EDIF%202013--N%C2%B010%20(eng)--v9%20FINAL%20bis.pdf Walsemann, K., Bell, B., Hummer, R. Effects of Timing and Level of Degree Attained on Depressive Symptoms and Self-Rated Health at Midlife. Am J Public Health. 2012 March; 102(3): 557?563.