This was 26.7 percent higher than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 36,163.
95.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Brighton for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,089 | 4.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,399 | 9.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 389 | 1.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 778 | 3.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,146 | 8.5 |
| Associate's degree | 1,532 | 6.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 7,209 | 28.6 |
| Master's degree | 6,225 | 24.7 |
| Professional school degree | 1,877 | 7.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 1,582 | 6.3 |
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