This was 6.8 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 54,534.
83.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Burlington for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 6,266 | 16.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 7,812 | 20.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,640 | 4.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,184 | 5.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 6,634 | 17.5 |
| Associate's degree | 3,348 | 8.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 7,245 | 19.2 |
| Master's degree | 1,783 | 4.7 |
| Professional school degree | 407 | 1.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 489 | 1.3 |
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