This was 20.3 percent higher than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 461.
96.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Barnegat Light for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 12 | 3.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 56 | 14.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 4 | 1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 28 | 7.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 26 | 6.7 |
| Associate's degree | 18 | 4.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 166 | 42.6 |
| Master's degree | 41 | 10.5 |
| Professional school degree | 33 | 8.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 6 | 1.5 |
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