This was 12 percent higher than the state average of 38.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 134,057.
90 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Columbia for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 7,516 | 10 |
| Regular high school diploma | 11,970 | 15.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 3,015 | 4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 3,601 | 4.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 10,844 | 14.4 |
| Associate's degree | 5,665 | 7.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 17,824 | 23.7 |
| Master's degree | 9,256 | 12.3 |
| Professional school degree | 3,024 | 4 |
| Doctorate degree | 2,549 | 3.4 |
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