This was 30 percent higher than the state average of 52.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 31,177.
97.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Needham for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 434 | 2.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,650 | 8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 88 | 0.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 329 | 1.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,168 | 5.7 |
| Associate's degree | 843 | 4.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 6,407 | 31.1 |
| Master's degree | 6,283 | 30.5 |
| Professional school degree | 2,039 | 9.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 1,386 | 6.7 |
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