This was 1.6 percent higher than the state average of 38.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 37,448.
86.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Spartanburg for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 3,379 | 13.7 |
Regular high school diploma | 5,587 | 22.6 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,255 | 5.1 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,224 | 5 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,245 | 13.1 |
Associate's degree | 1,839 | 7.4 |
Bachelor's degree | 5,168 | 20.9 |
Master's degree | 2,075 | 8.4 |
Professional school degree | 508 | 2.1 |
Doctorate degree | 420 | 1.7 |