This was 25.1 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 193,412.
97 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Overland Park for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 3,977 | 3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 14,186 | 10.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,867 | 1.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 7,256 | 5.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 15,618 | 11.7 |
| Associate's degree | 8,672 | 6.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 49,206 | 36.9 |
| Master's degree | 23,869 | 17.9 |
| Professional school degree | 5,173 | 3.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 3,355 | 2.5 |
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