This was 12.2 percent higher than the state average of 31.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 138,511.
92 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Metairie for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 8,174 | 8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 23,782 | 23.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 3,884 | 3.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 5,655 | 5.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 16,356 | 15.9 |
| Associate's degree | 5,881 | 5.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 25,216 | 24.6 |
| Master's degree | 8,059 | 7.9 |
| Professional school degree | 4,212 | 4.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 1,345 | 1.3 |
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