This was 27.4 percent higher than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 19,741.
98.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Niskayuna for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 170 | 1.3 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,518 | 11.2 |
GED or alternative credential | 380 | 2.8 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 527 | 3.9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 974 | 7.2 |
Associate's degree | 1,593 | 11.7 |
Bachelor's degree | 3,609 | 26.6 |
Master's degree | 3,092 | 22.8 |
Professional school degree | 852 | 6.3 |
Doctorate degree | 869 | 6.4 |