This was 2.9 percent higher than the state average of 41.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 27,008.
94.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Mount Pleasant for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,156 | 5.9 |
Regular high school diploma | 4,763 | 24.4 |
GED or alternative credential | 637 | 3.3 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,310 | 6.7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,949 | 15.1 |
Associate's degree | 2,409 | 12.3 |
Bachelor's degree | 4,104 | 21 |
Master's degree | 1,785 | 9.1 |
Professional school degree | 282 | 1.4 |
Doctorate degree | 155 | 0.8 |