This was 14.8 percent higher than the state average of 46.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,329.
96.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Ruston for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 36 | 3.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 115 | 11.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 21 | 2.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 77 | 7.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 139 | 13.8 |
| Associate's degree | 58 | 5.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 314 | 31.1 |
| Master's degree | 149 | 14.8 |
| Professional school degree | 73 | 7.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 28 | 2.8 |
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