This was 26.1 percent higher than the state average of 41.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 38,626.
97.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Brookfield for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 699 | 2.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,598 | 13.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 391 | 1.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,334 | 4.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,720 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 1,694 | 6.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 9,034 | 33.2 |
| Master's degree | 4,798 | 17.6 |
| Professional school degree | 1,976 | 7.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 982 | 3.6 |
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