This was 14.3 percent lower than the state average of 43.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 62,729.
90.1 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 | 4,245 | 9.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 9,974 | 23.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 2,760 | 6.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 4,822 | 11.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 8,489 | 19.9 |
| Associate's degree | 4,386 | 10.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5,751 | 13.5 |
| Master's degree | 1,746 | 4.1 |
| Professional school degree | 297 | 0.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 272 | 0.6 |
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