This was 4.3 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 28,437.
87.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Williamsport for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,083 | 12.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 4,745 | 28 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,169 | 6.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 767 | 4.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,974 | 11.6 |
| Associate's degree | 2,003 | 11.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,832 | 16.7 |
| Master's degree | 784 | 4.6 |
| Professional school degree | 392 | 2.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 227 | 1.3 |
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