This was 29 percent higher than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 466.
95.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Topsail Beach for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 20 | 4.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 35 | 8.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 16 | 3.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 23 | 5.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 24 | 5.9 |
| Associate's degree | 37 | 9.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 134 | 33 |
| Master's degree | 77 | 19 |
| Professional school degree | 33 | 8.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 7 | 1.7 |
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