This was 4.7 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 60,208.
93.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in La Mesa city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,754 | 6.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 6,957 | 16.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 687 | 1.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 3,609 | 8.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 8,377 | 19.7 |
| Associate's degree | 4,373 | 10.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 10,182 | 23.9 |
| Master's degree | 4,090 | 9.6 |
| Professional school degree | 925 | 2.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 580 | 1.4 |
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