This was 27.4 percent higher than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 74,340.
96.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Rochester Hills for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,676 | 3.2 |
Regular high school diploma | 7,298 | 14 |
GED or alternative credential | 528 | 1 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 2,239 | 4.3 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 5,440 | 10.4 |
Associate's degree | 4,259 | 8.2 |
Bachelor's degree | 16,568 | 31.8 |
Master's degree | 11,081 | 21.3 |
Professional school degree | 1,831 | 3.5 |
Doctorate degree | 1,189 | 2.3 |