This was 1.5 percent lower than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 12,722.
94.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in East Islip for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 486 | 5.5 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,386 | 26.9 |
GED or alternative credential | 381 | 4.3 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 723 | 8.2 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 918 | 10.4 |
Associate's degree | 1,073 | 12.1 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,744 | 19.7 |
Master's degree | 963 | 10.9 |
Professional school degree | 118 | 1.3 |
Doctorate degree | 77 | 0.9 |