This was 8.6 percent higher than the state average of 43.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 170,457.
94.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Eugene for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 6,219 | 5.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 14,588 | 13.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 4,016 | 3.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 7,929 | 7.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 20,436 | 18.5 |
| Associate's degree | 9,893 | 8.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 26,000 | 23.5 |
| Master's degree | 14,444 | 13 |
| Professional school degree | 3,507 | 3.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 3,664 | 3.3 |
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