This was 1.7 percent higher than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 12,139.
86.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Somerville for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,151 | 13.3 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,703 | 19.7 |
GED or alternative credential | 142 | 1.6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 427 | 5 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 963 | 11.2 |
Associate's degree | 273 | 3.2 |
Bachelor's degree | 2,355 | 27.3 |
Master's degree | 1,195 | 13.9 |
Professional school degree | 230 | 2.7 |
Doctorate degree | 185 | 2.1 |