This was 0.1 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 674.
97.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Alpha for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 12 | 2.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 118 | 25.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 15 | 3.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 56 | 12.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 59 | 12.8 |
| Associate's degree | 86 | 18.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 94 | 20.4 |
| Master's degree | 19 | 4.1 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 2 | 0.4 |
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