This was 5.1 percent higher than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 18,012.
92.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Bethpage for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 952 | 7.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,141 | 23.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 183 | 1.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 741 | 5.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,480 | 11.1 |
| Associate's degree | 939 | 7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,559 | 26.6 |
| Master's degree | 1,989 | 14.9 |
| Professional school degree | 241 | 1.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 135 | 1 |
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