This was 20.1 percent higher than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 25,332.
96.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Edwardsville for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 467 | 3.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,985 | 14.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 324 | 2.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 471 | 3.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,811 | 13 |
| Associate's degree | 1,169 | 8.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4,399 | 31.5 |
| Master's degree | 2,329 | 16.7 |
| Professional school degree | 440 | 3.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 589 | 4.2 |
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