This was 1.3 percent higher than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 10,358.
91.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Big Rapids for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 366 | 8.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 993 | 23.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 121 | 2.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 426 | 10.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 544 | 13.1 |
| Associate's degree | 475 | 11.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 728 | 17.5 |
| Master's degree | 295 | 7.1 |
| Professional school degree | 45 | 1.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 156 | 3.8 |
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