This was 1.6 percent lower than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,725.
89.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Brigantine for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 748 | 10.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,495 | 20.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 307 | 4.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 374 | 5.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,061 | 14.4 |
| Associate's degree | 551 | 7.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,828 | 24.9 |
| Master's degree | 588 | 8 |
| Professional school degree | 240 | 3.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 155 | 2.1 |
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