[germanier]

You have to keep in mind that Germany has strong apprenticeship programs which include practical on-the-job training half of the time and vocational school the other half. Those are not included in the numbers above.

[nmrm2]

The 60ish percent number almost definitely includes community college ("2 year") degrees, which German apprenticeships mirror.

The percentage of Americans with a bachelors degree is closer to 28 percent.