This was 6.8 percent higher than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 54,165.
90.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Mount Prospect for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 3,570 | 9.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 8,097 | 20.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 654 | 1.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,117 | 5.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 4,824 | 12.4 |
| Associate's degree | 2,519 | 6.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 11,497 | 29.5 |
| Master's degree | 4,343 | 11.2 |
| Professional school degree | 771 | 2 |
| Doctorate degree | 516 | 1.3 |
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