This was 7 percent higher than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 262,652.
88.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Jersey for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 21,895 | 11.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 37,714 | 20.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 3,259 | 1.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 6,134 | 3.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 16,637 | 8.8 |
| Associate's degree | 8,694 | 4.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 52,841 | 28.1 |
| Master's degree | 31,243 | 16.6 |
| Professional school degree | 5,636 | 3 |
| Doctorate degree | 3,943 | 2.1 |
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