This was 12.3 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 103,249.
85.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in El Cajon city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 10,086 | 14.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 16,158 | 23.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 3,188 | 4.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 6,118 | 9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 11,702 | 17.2 |
| Associate's degree | 5,572 | 8.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 10,484 | 15.5 |
| Master's degree | 3,476 | 5.1 |
| Professional school degree | 699 | 1 |
| Doctorate degree | 370 | 0.5 |
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