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Highly Educated Workforce
In the population of those who are 25 years and older, Routt County residents have a higher rate of bachelor’s degrees and graduate or professional degrees compared to the rest of Colorado and the United States, according to information compiled by the nonprofit Yampa Valley Data Partners. Almost 30 percent of Routt County residents have a bachelor’s degree, compared to more than 23 percent in Colorado and almost 18 percent across the country. In Routt County, almost 15 percent of residents have graduate or professional degrees, more than the 13 percent in Colorado and 10.4 percent across the U.S.
Education Attainment Population 25 years and over |
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Routt |
Colorado |
United States |
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Less than 9th grade |
0.4% |
4.1% |
5.9% |
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9th to 12th grade, no diploma |
2.7% |
5.7% |
8.0% |
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High school graduate (includes equivalency) |
18.9% |
22.1% |
28.1% |
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Some college, no degree |
22.4% |
22.8% |
21.2% |
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Associate's degree |
7.6% |
8.2% |
7.8% |
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Bachelor's degree |
33.4% |
23.6% |
18.0% |
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Graduate or professional degree |
14.6% |
13.4% |
10.8% |
Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey / 2013 5-yr estimate (S1501)
Colorado Workforce Center
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Steamboat Springs Workforce Center offers a wide range of services to job seekers and businesses.
Job Seekers:
- Job-search assistance
- Resume Guidance
- Career Help
- Skills Assessments
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- Recruiting & Screening
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For more information:
Steamboat Springs Workforce Center
425 Anglers Drive D-2
Steamboat Springs, CO 80488
(970) 879-3075
https://www.yourworkforcecenter.com/
