This was 14.2 percent lower than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 32,892.
86.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Bay for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,967 | 13.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 6,545 | 29 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,234 | 5.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,937 | 8.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 4,155 | 18.4 |
| Associate's degree | 2,064 | 9.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,557 | 11.3 |
| Master's degree | 771 | 3.4 |
| Professional school degree | 173 | 0.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 160 | 0.7 |
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