This was 11.9 percent lower than the state average of 38.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 182,230.
66.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Brownsville for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 35,412 | 33.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 20,959 | 19.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 4,127 | 3.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 4,420 | 4.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 12,652 | 12 |
| Associate's degree | 6,821 | 6.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 15,007 | 14.3 |
| Master's degree | 4,527 | 4.3 |
| Professional school degree | 873 | 0.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 352 | 0.3 |
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