This was 22.7 percent higher than the state average of 41.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 30,032.
94.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Fitchburg for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,101 | 5.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,266 | 10.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 629 | 3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,126 | 5.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,277 | 10.9 |
| Associate's degree | 1,612 | 7.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 6,884 | 33 |
| Master's degree | 3,141 | 15.1 |
| Professional school degree | 950 | 4.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 884 | 4.2 |
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