This was 4.1 percent higher than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 58,316.
88.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Des Plaines for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 5,016 | 11.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 8,169 | 19.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,164 | 2.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,266 | 5.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 5,654 | 13.3 |
| Associate's degree | 4,059 | 9.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 10,219 | 24 |
| Master's degree | 4,369 | 10.2 |
| Professional school degree | 1,259 | 3 |
| Doctorate degree | 477 | 1.1 |
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