This was 2.8 percent higher than the state average of 43.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 479,529.
89.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Omaha for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 31,929 | 10.2 |
Regular high school diploma | 58,167 | 18.5 |
GED or alternative credential | 10,901 | 3.5 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 20,212 | 6.4 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 48,247 | 15.4 |
Associate's degree | 24,173 | 7.7 |
Bachelor's degree | 77,662 | 24.7 |
Master's degree | 28,572 | 9.1 |
Professional school degree | 9,102 | 2.9 |
Doctorate degree | 4,906 | 1.6 |