This was 7.9 percent higher than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 10,945.
93.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Suffern for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 522 | 6.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,652 | 20.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 233 | 2.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 394 | 4.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 863 | 10.8 |
| Associate's degree | 793 | 9.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,000 | 25 |
| Master's degree | 1,198 | 15 |
| Professional school degree | 172 | 2.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 168 | 2.1 |
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