This number was 13.4 percent lower than the state average of 39 percent. In 2017 the total municipality population reached 328.
85.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent. The table below shows how many
Peterson residents who were at least 25 years old in 2017 held each of the listed degrees.
Degree distribution in Peterson for 2017*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 34 | 14.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 84 | 35.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 6 | 2.6 |
| Some college less than 1 year | 15 | 6.4 |
| Some college 1 or more years no degree | 35 | 15 |
| Associate's degree | 20 | 8.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 26 | 11.1 |
| Master's degree | 7 | 3 |
| Professional school degree | 5 | 2.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 2 | 0.9 |
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