This was 2.3 percent lower than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 31,819.
85.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Bay Shore for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 3,002 | 14.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,873 | 18.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 998 | 4.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,585 | 7.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,142 | 10.3 |
| Associate's degree | 2,106 | 10.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,550 | 17.1 |
| Master's degree | 2,305 | 11.1 |
| Professional school degree | 881 | 4.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 268 | 1.3 |
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