What does this indicator measure?

This indicator measures the highest degree or the highest level of education completed by residents of 25 years and older in 2009.  The measure is presented for the Syracuse, Albany, Buffalo, and Rochester Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA’s), as well as the aggregate for the United States, All Metro Areas, and the 100 Largest Metro Areas.

Rising educational attainment in the United States over time has contributed greatly to increases in our economic productivity and standard of living. The table below shows the profiles the educational status of all adults aged 25 years and older (how much schooling they have completed) in relevant U.S. metros in the year 2009. –explanation courtesy of the Brookings Institute