This was 3 percent higher than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,699,347.
85.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Chicago for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 265,839 | 14.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 359,296 | 19.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 54,742 | 2.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 86,832 | 4.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 236,127 | 12.5 |
| Associate's degree | 106,626 | 5.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 452,360 | 24 |
| Master's degree | 222,696 | 11.8 |
| Professional school degree | 66,095 | 3.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 32,404 | 1.7 |
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