This was 1 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 75,571.
89.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Bethlehem for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 5,409 | 10.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 13,780 | 27.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 2,297 | 4.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,766 | 5.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 5,700 | 11.4 |
| Associate's degree | 4,340 | 8.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 9,494 | 19 |
| Master's degree | 4,028 | 8.1 |
| Professional school degree | 862 | 1.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 1,262 | 2.5 |
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