This was 12 percent higher than the state average of 31.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 391,249.
87.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in New Orleans for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 34,489 | 12.3 |
Regular high school diploma | 54,641 | 19.6 |
GED or alternative credential | 8,889 | 3.2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 13,287 | 4.8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 46,785 | 16.7 |
Associate's degree | 15,211 | 5.4 |
Bachelor's degree | 58,673 | 21 |
Master's degree | 29,752 | 10.6 |
Professional school degree | 12,125 | 4.3 |
Doctorate degree | 5,526 | 2 |