This was 17.8 percent lower than the state average of 36 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 28,044.
73.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in East Chicago for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 4,799 | 26.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 5,381 | 29.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,446 | 8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 946 | 5.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,214 | 12.2 |
| Associate's degree | 1,462 | 8.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,267 | 7 |
| Master's degree | 450 | 2.5 |
| Professional school degree | 84 | 0.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 27 | 0.1 |
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