This was 8 percent lower than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 11,085.
95.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Big Lake for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 299 | 4.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,609 | 24.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 369 | 5.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 546 | 8.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,095 | 16.7 |
| Associate's degree | 848 | 12.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,451 | 22.1 |
| Master's degree | 318 | 4.8 |
| Professional school degree | 39 | 0.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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