This was 6.7 percent higher than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 31,574.
89.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Mundelein for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,259 | 10.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 4,237 | 19.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 339 | 1.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,231 | 5.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,719 | 12.5 |
| Associate's degree | 1,763 | 8.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5,901 | 27.1 |
| Master's degree | 2,596 | 11.9 |
| Professional school degree | 468 | 2.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 229 | 1.1 |
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