Exhibit 12
Educational Attainment for Population Over the Age of 25, Upper Rio Grande, Texas and U.S. Averages, 2008
(percent)
| Education | Region | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 9th Grade | 20% | 10% | 5% |
| 9th Grade to 12th Grade | 12% | 12% | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 23% | 24% | 29% |
| Some College | 22% | 23% | 22% |
| Associate Degree | 5% | 5% | 6% |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 12% | 17% | 18% |
| Graduate Degree and Higher | 6% | 9% | 10% |
Source: Economic Modeling Specialists Inc.