This was 5.1 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,323,970.
88 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in San Diego County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 270,769 | 12 |
| Regular high school diploma | 359,744 | 15.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 52,876 | 2.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 142,645 | 6.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 356,147 | 15.7 |
| Associate's degree | 189,078 | 8.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 547,105 | 24.2 |
| Master's degree | 231,841 | 10.2 |
| Professional school degree | 65,763 | 2.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 48,939 | 2.2 |
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