This was 17.3 percent higher than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,861.
97.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Valley Cottage for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 160 | 2.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,181 | 16.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 54 | 0.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 547 | 7.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 674 | 9.4 |
| Associate's degree | 804 | 11.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,015 | 28 |
| Master's degree | 1,345 | 18.7 |
| Professional school degree | 295 | 4.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 114 | 1.6 |
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