This was 33.5 percent higher than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 48,437.
97.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in East Lansing for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 353 | 2.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,383 | 9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 217 | 1.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 450 | 2.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,718 | 11.2 |
| Associate's degree | 572 | 3.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4,405 | 28.7 |
| Master's degree | 3,366 | 21.9 |
| Professional school degree | 1,203 | 7.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 1,670 | 10.9 |
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