This was 6.9 percent higher than the state average of 41.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 68,720.
95.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Eau Claire for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,891 | 4.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 9,389 | 22.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,219 | 2.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,719 | 6.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 6,391 | 15.2 |
| Associate's degree | 6,230 | 14.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 9,631 | 22.9 |
| Master's degree | 3,355 | 8 |
| Professional school degree | 751 | 1.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 535 | 1.3 |
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