This was 24 percent higher than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 37,431.
95.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Park Ridge for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,145 | 4.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,040 | 11.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 473 | 1.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,074 | 4.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,826 | 10.7 |
| Associate's degree | 1,690 | 6.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 9,683 | 36.5 |
| Master's degree | 4,770 | 18 |
| Professional school degree | 1,296 | 4.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 499 | 1.9 |
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