This was 0.1 percent lower than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,013.
94.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Alva for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 122 | 5.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 469 | 20.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 102 | 4.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 309 | 13.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 380 | 16.4 |
| Associate's degree | 295 | 12.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 333 | 14.4 |
| Master's degree | 150 | 6.5 |
| Professional school degree | 134 | 5.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 25 | 1.1 |
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