This was 6.2 percent lower than the state average of 43.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 54,442.
91.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Albany for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 3,007 | 8.3 |
Regular high school diploma | 6,490 | 18 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,699 | 4.7 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 3,902 | 10.8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 7,533 | 20.9 |
Associate's degree | 3,452 | 9.6 |
Bachelor's degree | 6,488 | 18 |
Master's degree | 2,400 | 6.7 |
Professional school degree | 693 | 1.9 |
Doctorate degree | 391 | 1.1 |