This was 7.3 percent lower than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,918.
94.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Alma for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 278 | 5.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,743 | 31.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 273 | 5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 465 | 8.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 940 | 17.2 |
| Associate's degree | 553 | 10.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 749 | 13.7 |
| Master's degree | 405 | 7.4 |
| Professional school degree | 4 | less than 0.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 54 | 1 |
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