This was 3.7 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 29,985.
85.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in New Bern for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 3,085 | 14.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 4,023 | 18.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 692 | 3.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,028 | 9.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,369 | 15.8 |
| Associate's degree | 2,236 | 10.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,398 | 15.9 |
| Master's degree | 1,918 | 9 |
| Professional school degree | 306 | 1.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 302 | 1.4 |
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