This number was 25.8 percent higher than the state average of 45.3 percent. In 2019 the total municipality population reached 13,235.
97.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent. The table below shows how many Setauket-East Setauket CDP residents who were at least 25 years old in 2019 held each of the listed degrees.
Degree distribution in Setauket-East Setauket CDP for 2019*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 229 | 2.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,172 | 12.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 72 | 0.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 481 | 5.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 760 | 8.1 |
| Associate's degree | 747 | 8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,359 | 25.1 |
| Master's degree | 2,167 | 23.1 |
| Professional school degree | 679 | 7.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 726 | 7.7 |
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