This was 19.5 percent lower than the state average of 41.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 904.
88.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Dorchester for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 61 | 11.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 188 | 34.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 43 | 7.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 73 | 13.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 63 | 11.4 |
| Associate's degree | 42 | 7.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 71 | 12.9 |
| Master's degree | 8 | 1.5 |
| Professional school degree | 2 | 0.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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