This number was 1 percent higher than the state average of 40.9 percent. In 2019 the total municipality population reached 244,115.
88.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent. The table below shows how many Winston-Salem city residents who were at least 25 years old in 2019 held each of the listed degrees.
Degree distribution in Winston-Salem city for 2019*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 18,642 | 11.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 34,003 | 21.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 5,524 | 3.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 8,319 | 5.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 25,726 | 16.2 |
| Associate's degree | 11,699 | 7.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 32,959 | 20.8 |
| Master's degree | 14,124 | 8.9 |
| Professional school degree | 4,687 | 3 |
| Doctorate degree | 2,970 | 1.9 |
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