This was 0.8 percent higher than the state average of 43.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 421.
95.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Brainard for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 10 | 4.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 57 | 24.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 2 | 0.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 21 | 9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 41 | 17.5 |
| Associate's degree | 50 | 21.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 44 | 18.8 |
| Master's degree | 9 | 3.8 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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