This was 17.6 percent higher than the state average of 31.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 21,987.
91.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Ruston for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 804 | 8.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,109 | 21.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 371 | 3.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 438 | 4.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,345 | 13.5 |
| Associate's degree | 781 | 7.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,567 | 25.8 |
| Master's degree | 1,015 | 10.2 |
| Professional school degree | 158 | 1.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 349 | 3.5 |
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