This was 16.9 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 65,844.
95.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Shawnee for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,933 | 4.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 6,164 | 14.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 685 | 1.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,673 | 6.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 6,127 | 14.1 |
| Associate's degree | 4,337 | 10 |
| Bachelor's degree | 14,348 | 32.9 |
| Master's degree | 5,459 | 12.5 |
| Professional school degree | 1,081 | 2.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 754 | 1.7 |
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