This was 33 percent higher than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 12,908.
95.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in University Heights city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 348 | 4.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 605 | 8.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 118 | 1.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 171 | 2.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 868 | 12 |
| Associate's degree | 606 | 8.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,223 | 30.9 |
| Master's degree | 1,452 | 20.2 |
| Professional school degree | 560 | 7.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 254 | 3.5 |
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