This was 21.2 percent higher than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 42,461.
95.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Urbana for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 880 | 4.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,815 | 13.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 656 | 3.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 981 | 4.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,135 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 1,304 | 6.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5,039 | 23.7 |
| Master's degree | 4,455 | 20.9 |
| Professional school degree | 890 | 4.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 2,113 | 9.9 |
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