This was 0.8 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 115,075.
91.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Springfield for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 6,761 | 8.5 |
Regular high school diploma | 17,804 | 22.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 3,077 | 3.9 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 6,709 | 8.4 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 11,181 | 14 |
Associate's degree | 6,475 | 8.1 |
Bachelor's degree | 16,490 | 20.7 |
Master's degree | 7,636 | 9.6 |
Professional school degree | 2,680 | 3.4 |
Doctorate degree | 926 | 1.2 |