This was 21.9 percent lower than the state average of 47.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 72,543.
81.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in New Britain city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 8,573 | 18.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 14,190 | 31.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 2,450 | 5.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,657 | 5.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 5,954 | 13 |
| Associate's degree | 3,377 | 7.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5,577 | 12.2 |
| Master's degree | 1,992 | 4.4 |
| Professional school degree | 450 | 1 |
| Doctorate degree | 420 | 0.9 |
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