Educational Attainment
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Educational Attainment
Key Metric
Percent with Bachelor's Degree
39%
Helping young people attain greater levels of education is one of the best ways the Church can impact the overall welfare of Greater Charlotte.
Education is a critical factor for upward mobility. Over 60% of Greater Charlotte residents over age 25 have not attained a bachelor’s degree. There is a strong relationship between educational attainment and various positive outcomes for individuals. On average, individuals with higher levels of education tend to earn more than those with lower levels of education. Additionally, these individuals tend to enjoy greater job stability as well. Studies have also shown a link between better health and an improved quality of life in factors ranging from lower rates of chronic conditions, substance abuse, and crime rates. There is also an increase in civic engagement and volunteering.
By The Numbers
Helpful insight into some of the factors that affect the key metric and have an impact on this reality. Select an area on the map to view neighborhood-level stats.
Percent with High School Diploma
Income Level by Educational Attainment
< High School
High School
Some College
Bachelors
Graduate
Educational Attainment
< High School (71K)
High School (126K)
Some College (198K)
Bachelors (240K)
Graduate (133K)
Grade School Enrollment
Ages 3-4
Ages 5-9
Ages 10-14
Ages 15-17
Stories and Local Context
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Scripture Reflection
Scriptures we’ve collected to help you consider this reality through the lens of Christianity.
Proverbs 9:9
Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.
Titus 2:7-8
In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.
Matthew 22:37
Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’
Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Prayer Topics
Suggestions to help you connect this reality to your prayers.
Pray for families and children who do not have the luxury to value education
There are many pressing burdens and sometimes meeting immediate needs makes it hard for families to prioritize education.
Pray for teachers and educators who are working to teach and train
Spend some time praying for those who are working to teach and train the next generation.
Pray for a school and for all of the faculty and students there.
Pray for opportunities to get involved with that school and support the needs there.
Pray about ways to continue to grow your own wisdom and education.
Consider taking time to learn more about scripture or about other topics that you have been curious about.
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Get Involved
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