This was 14.7 percent higher than the state average of 52.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 15,184.
97.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Swampscott for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 283 | 2.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,801 | 16.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 59 | 0.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 311 | 2.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,199 | 10.9 |
| Associate's degree | 852 | 7.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,303 | 29.9 |
| Master's degree | 2,048 | 18.6 |
| Professional school degree | 739 | 6.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 437 | 4 |
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