This was 38.3 percent higher than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 27,148.
97.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Shaker Heights for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 430 | 2.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,500 | 8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 265 | 1.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 616 | 3.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,677 | 9 |
| Associate's degree | 1,130 | 6.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5,183 | 27.8 |
| Master's degree | 3,954 | 21.2 |
| Professional school degree | 2,436 | 13 |
| Doctorate degree | 1,477 | 7.9 |
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