This was 23.9 percent higher than the state average of 43.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 21,138.
97.1 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 | 441 | 2.9 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,082 | 7.1 |
GED or alternative credential | 331 | 2.2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 825 | 5.4 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,296 | 15.1 |
Associate's degree | 677 | 4.4 |
Bachelor's degree | 5,108 | 33.5 |
Master's degree | 2,820 | 18.5 |
Professional school degree | 1,076 | 7.1 |
Doctorate degree | 574 | 3.8 |