This was 15.8 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 139,216.
93.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Olathe for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 5,409 | 6.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 12,866 | 14.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,563 | 1.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 5,725 | 6.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 11,527 | 12.9 |
| Associate's degree | 7,471 | 8.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 28,396 | 31.8 |
| Master's degree | 13,276 | 14.9 |
| Professional school degree | 1,596 | 1.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 1,450 | 1.6 |
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