This was 3.2 percent higher than the state average of 38.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 17,782.
88.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in West Columbia for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,564 | 11.9 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,977 | 22.7 |
GED or alternative credential | 477 | 3.6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 734 | 5.6 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,856 | 14.1 |
Associate's degree | 1,030 | 7.8 |
Bachelor's degree | 2,799 | 21.3 |
Master's degree | 1,081 | 8.2 |
Professional school degree | 317 | 2.4 |
Doctorate degree | 305 | 2.3 |