This was 3.5 percent lower than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 117,488.
90.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lansing for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 7,394 | 9.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 16,562 | 21.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 3,537 | 4.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 7,431 | 9.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 13,786 | 18.1 |
| Associate's degree | 7,474 | 9.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 12,422 | 16.3 |
| Master's degree | 5,757 | 7.5 |
| Professional school degree | 1,009 | 1.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 885 | 1.2 |
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