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<p>Actually, the percentage of Americans age 25 to 29 with a bachelor’s degree is around 30%, only slightly higher than it was in the late 1970s (though significantly higher than in 1950, when it was under 10%). However, if you count those who have “some college”, a little over half of Americans have that (though that would include those who took a course or few at the local community college).</p>
<p>The percentage of Americans age 25 to 29 with high school diplomas increased from about 50% in 1950 to about 85% in the late 1970s and has stayed around that since then.</p>
<p>However, most of the better jobs do require some post-high-school education. This need not be university, but could include training and apprenticeships for the skilled trades, police and fire academy, self education, etc…</p>