This was 6 percent lower than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 20,304.
89.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Ashland for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,339 | 10.4 |
Regular high school diploma | 4,271 | 33.2 |
GED or alternative credential | 760 | 5.9 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 889 | 6.9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,519 | 11.8 |
Associate's degree | 748 | 5.8 |
Bachelor's degree | 2,206 | 17.2 |
Master's degree | 926 | 7.2 |
Professional school degree | 102 | 0.8 |
Doctorate degree | 100 | 0.8 |