This was 21.1 percent lower than the state average of 47.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 17,732.
88.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Ferndale for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,334 | 11.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,404 | 29.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 750 | 6.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,235 | 10.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,729 | 15 |
| Associate's degree | 992 | 8.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,291 | 11.2 |
| Master's degree | 661 | 5.7 |
| Professional school degree | 51 | 0.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 74 | 0.6 |
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