This was 21 percent lower than the state average of 44.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 36,457.
84.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Kearns for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 3,271 | 15.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 6,072 | 29.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,337 | 6.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,913 | 9.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,306 | 15.9 |
| Associate's degree | 2,149 | 10.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,052 | 9.8 |
| Master's degree | 634 | 3 |
| Professional school degree | 75 | 0.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 40 | 0.2 |
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