This was 7.4 percent higher than the state average of 41.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 72,419.
92.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Waukesha for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 3,741 | 7.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 9,385 | 19.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,148 | 2.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 3,498 | 7.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 7,026 | 14.4 |
| Associate's degree | 5,154 | 10.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 13,568 | 27.8 |
| Master's degree | 4,066 | 8.3 |
| Professional school degree | 764 | 1.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 482 | 1 |
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