This was 20.9 percent higher than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 14,941.
88.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Hershey for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,262 | 11.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,436 | 13.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 134 | 1.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 503 | 4.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 858 | 7.8 |
| Associate's degree | 1,364 | 12.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,388 | 30.8 |
| Master's degree | 1,102 | 10 |
| Professional school degree | 607 | 5.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 346 | 3.1 |
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