This was 17 percent higher than the state average of 42.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 74,994.
96.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Missoula for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,781 | 3.7 |
Regular high school diploma | 6,499 | 13.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,714 | 3.5 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 3,083 | 6.3 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 6,598 | 13.5 |
Associate's degree | 4,224 | 8.7 |
Bachelor's degree | 15,482 | 31.8 |
Master's degree | 6,123 | 12.6 |
Professional school degree | 1,962 | 4 |
Doctorate degree | 1,281 | 2.6 |