This was 10.2 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 34,610.
87 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Goldsboro for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 3,029 | 13 |
| Regular high school diploma | 6,619 | 28.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 867 | 3.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,435 | 6.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,912 | 16.8 |
| Associate's degree | 2,608 | 11.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,171 | 13.6 |
| Master's degree | 1,352 | 5.8 |
| Professional school degree | 170 | 0.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 68 | 0.3 |
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