This was 0.7 percent higher than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 305,877.
87.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in St. Paul for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 24,304 | 12.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 33,892 | 17.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 7,566 | 3.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 10,272 | 5.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 23,892 | 12.2 |
| Associate's degree | 15,306 | 7.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 47,807 | 24.3 |
| Master's degree | 22,102 | 11.3 |
| Professional school degree | 5,990 | 3 |
| Doctorate degree | 5,300 | 2.7 |
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