In 2020, approximately 36.3 percent of all frontline workers in the United States had some college education. In comparison, around 8.5 percent of frontline workers had less than a high school education.
Frontline workers are those that work in areas that come into constant contact wth people and are therefore considered to have an increased exposure to COVID-19.
Share of frontline workers in the United States in 2020, by educational attainment
Characteristic
Share of workers
Less than high school
8.5%
High school
25.8%
Some college
36.3%
College
18.1%
Advanced
11.4%
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Sources
Center for Economic and Policy Research (U.S.); US Census Bureau
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Center for Economic and Policy Research (U.S.); US Census Bureau
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Share of frontline workers in the United States in 2020, by educational attainment [Graph], Center for Economic and Policy Research (U.S.), April 10, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1222181/us-share-frontline-workers-education/