This was 21.7 percent lower than the state average of 52.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 40,576.
87.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Fitchburg for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 3,369 | 12.7 |
Regular high school diploma | 7,714 | 29 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,270 | 4.8 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 2,453 | 9.2 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,674 | 13.8 |
Associate's degree | 2,428 | 9.1 |
Bachelor's degree | 3,710 | 14 |
Master's degree | 1,562 | 5.9 |
Professional school degree | 218 | 0.8 |
Doctorate degree | 189 | 0.7 |