Orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) plays important roles in processes of reward and self-regulation. Lesions of OFC induce changes in personality and social conduct characterized by behavioral disinhibition, impulsivity, reduced autonomy, lack of concern with negative consequences, and mood lability. Many of these processes relate to aspects of education, so this study examined relationships between educational attainment and behavioral measures sensitive to OFC function (go/no-go, antisaccades, delayed alternation, and smell identification) in a sample of healthy adults. Results indicate that response inhibition errors relate inversely to educational attainment, while correct alternations and left nostril smell identification correlate positively. These relationships were independent of age and sex. These results are consistent the notion that OFC allows one to better pursue long-term goals with delayed rewards. Reciprocally, the process of education may also foster the development of such functions by reinforcing goal-directed behaviors and impulse control.