This was 24.5 percent higher than the state average of 41.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 258,366.
95.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Madison for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 6,610 | 4.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 19,676 | 12.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 3,025 | 1.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 5,947 | 3.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 19,609 | 12.1 |
| Associate's degree | 12,618 | 7.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 52,572 | 32.3 |
| Master's degree | 26,344 | 16.2 |
| Professional school degree | 6,788 | 4.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 9,490 | 5.8 |
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