This was 13.2 percent lower than the state average of 33.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 20,616.
90.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Fernley for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,410 | 9.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 4,370 | 30.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,167 | 8.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,194 | 8.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,151 | 22.1 |
| Associate's degree | 1,340 | 9.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,156 | 8.1 |
| Master's degree | 318 | 2.2 |
| Professional school degree | 86 | 0.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 47 | 0.3 |
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