This was 7.5 percent lower than the state average of 38.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 238,622.
77.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Garland for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 34,332 | 22.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 31,004 | 20.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 4,961 | 3.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 10,050 | 6.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 23,842 | 15.9 |
| Associate's degree | 11,354 | 7.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 23,229 | 15.5 |
| Master's degree | 8,735 | 5.8 |
| Professional school degree | 1,335 | 0.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 1,381 | 0.9 |
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