This was 5.4 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 57,407.
92.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Santee city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,894 | 7.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 8,521 | 21.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,600 | 4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 3,150 | 7.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 8,974 | 22.4 |
| Associate's degree | 3,668 | 9.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 7,801 | 19.4 |
| Master's degree | 2,605 | 6.5 |
| Professional school degree | 577 | 1.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 318 | 0.8 |
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