This was 22.4 percent higher than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 24,552.
95.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Rockville Centre for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 783 | 4.5 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,560 | 14.7 |
GED or alternative credential | 98 | 0.6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 710 | 4.1 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,322 | 7.6 |
Associate's degree | 1,439 | 8.2 |
Bachelor's degree | 5,625 | 32.2 |
Master's degree | 3,445 | 19.7 |
Professional school degree | 1,200 | 6.9 |
Doctorate degree | 292 | 1.7 |