American Indian & Alaska Native Populations: A Statistical Portrait: Education

This is a guide to U.S. Census statistics on the United States American Indian & Alaska Native populations. URL: https://libguides.cmich.edu/c.php?g=104348

Higher Education

As of 2012, it is estimated that 78.8% of the nation's American Indians and Alaska Natives age 25 and older have graduated from high school (or an equivalency program).

[SOURCE: American FactFinder 2012 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates]


In 2012, it is estimated that 23.3% of the nation’s American Indians and Alaska Natives enrolled in school were enrolled in colleges and universities.

[SOURCE: American FactFinder 2012 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates]


As of 2012, it is estimated that 13.5% of the nation’s American Indians and Alaska Natives age 25 and older have received Bachelor's degrees or higher.

[SOURCE: American FactFinder 2012 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates]


As of 2012, it is estimated that of the nation’s American Indian and Alaska Native males, 11.7% have received a Bachelor’s degree or higher, versus 15.2% of females.

[SOURCE: American FactFinder 2012 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates]

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