This was 26.6 percent higher than the state average of 44.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 19,012.
98.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Highland for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 148 | 1.6 |
Regular high school diploma | 554 | 6 |
GED or alternative credential | 153 | 1.6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 417 | 4.5 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,396 | 15 |
Associate's degree | 838 | 9 |
Bachelor's degree | 3,755 | 40.4 |
Master's degree | 1,414 | 15.2 |
Professional school degree | 394 | 4.2 |
Doctorate degree | 228 | 2.5 |