This was 11 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,347.
88.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Colchester for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 118 | 11.5 |
Regular high school diploma | 399 | 38.8 |
GED or alternative credential | 44 | 4.3 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 40 | 3.9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 91 | 8.9 |
Associate's degree | 133 | 12.9 |
Bachelor's degree | 149 | 14.5 |
Master's degree | 25 | 2.4 |
Professional school degree | 11 | 1.1 |
Doctorate degree | 18 | 1.8 |