This was 6.7 percent lower than the state average of 34.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 43,955.
86.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Pittsburg County for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 4,080 | 13.2 |
Regular high school diploma | 9,269 | 30 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,983 | 6.4 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,966 | 6.4 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 5,031 | 16.3 |
Associate's degree | 2,908 | 9.4 |
Bachelor's degree | 3,735 | 12.1 |
Master's degree | 1,352 | 4.4 |
Professional school degree | 326 | 1.1 |
Doctorate degree | 243 | 0.8 |