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Lake County business leaders recognize Lake County as a hotbed for management and executive level talent.
14.6% of Lake County’s population has an advanced degree (Master’s, Professional or Doctorate Degree), compared with 8.9% nationally. 24% of Lake County’s population has a Bachelor’s Degree, compared with 15.5% nationally.
Libertyville, IL (60048) 2000 Population
25+ by Educational Attainment |
10 Mile Radius |
20 Mile Radius |
30 Mile Radius |
| Total |
275,434 |
986,853 |
2,394,393 |
| Less than 9th Grade |
6.3% |
5.1% |
7.3% |
| 9th - 12th Grade, No Diploma |
7.5% |
7.0% |
9.0% |
| High School Graduate |
21.5% |
22.3% |
24.1% |
| Some College, No Degree |
21.4% |
21.9% |
21.0% |
| Associate Degree |
5.7% |
5.9% |
5.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree |
24.2% |
24.1% |
20.9% |
| Master's/Prof/Doctorate Degree |
13.4% |
13.7% |
11.9% |
Source: ESRI 2007
Lake County Has Highly Rated Schools
Students at all grade levels consistently outperform their counterparts throughout the state and nation as measured by standardized tests. There are 18 business- and/or technology-oriented colleges/universities within a 30-mile radius, including 10 in Lake County itself. Among the colleges and universities serving Lake County’s business community are some of the most prestigious universities in the country.
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