This was 1 percent lower than the state average of 34.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 18,533.
84.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Altus for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,862 | 15.8 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,927 | 24.8 |
GED or alternative credential | 445 | 3.8 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 946 | 8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,686 | 14.3 |
Associate's degree | 1,167 | 9.9 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,823 | 15.4 |
Master's degree | 857 | 7.3 |
Professional school degree | 34 | 0.3 |
Doctorate degree | 70 | 0.6 |