This was 12.3 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 55,339.
77 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Highland city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 7,556 | 23 |
Regular high school diploma | 7,370 | 22.4 |
GED or alternative credential | 776 | 2.4 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 2,459 | 7.5 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 4,726 | 14.4 |
Associate's degree | 2,642 | 8 |
Bachelor's degree | 4,100 | 12.5 |
Master's degree | 2,353 | 7.2 |
Professional school degree | 535 | 1.6 |
Doctorate degree | 370 | 1.1 |