This was 2.5 percent lower than the state average of 41.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 38,685.
90.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Wausau for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,429 | 9.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 6,690 | 25.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,174 | 4.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,362 | 8.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,408 | 12.9 |
| Associate's degree | 2,907 | 11 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5,200 | 19.6 |
| Master's degree | 1,675 | 6.3 |
| Professional school degree | 514 | 1.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 124 | 0.5 |
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