This was 16.8 percent lower than the state average of 34.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,759.
85.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Cushing for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 737 | 14.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,838 | 36.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 588 | 11.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 410 | 8.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 620 | 12.2 |
| Associate's degree | 267 | 5.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 444 | 8.7 |
| Master's degree | 145 | 2.8 |
| Professional school degree | 6 | 0.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 36 | 0.7 |
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