70.7 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Wheaton
70.7 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Wheaton in 2020, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
This was 27 percent higher than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 53,157.
95.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Wheaton for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,603 | 4.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,267 | 9.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 376 | 1.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,384 | 4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,630 | 10.4 |
| Associate's degree | 2,397 | 6.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 12,744 | 36.5 |
| Master's degree | 6,887 | 19.7 |
| Professional school degree | 1,687 | 4.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 987 | 2.8 |