Indicator 5a(ii). Percentage distribution of estimated bachelor’s degree attainment by age 24 for dependent family members in the U.S. population, by family income quartile

How do bachelor’s degree attainment rates vary by family income?

Bachelor’s degree attainment rates increased across all family income quartiles over time. Attainment gaps have improved but have not closed between the lowest and highest income quartiles.

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