This was 7.9 percent lower than the state average of 41.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 10,911.
95.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Burlington for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 353 | 4.6 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,412 | 31.6 |
GED or alternative credential | 501 | 6.6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 607 | 7.9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,176 | 15.4 |
Associate's degree | 577 | 7.6 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,289 | 16.9 |
Master's degree | 556 | 7.3 |
Professional school degree | 152 | 2 |
Doctorate degree | 14 | 0.2 |