This was 14.1 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 751,615.
80.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in San Joaquin County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 94,567 | 19.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 118,214 | 24.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 16,879 | 3.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 35,596 | 7.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 74,325 | 15.6 |
| Associate's degree | 44,771 | 9.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 61,634 | 13 |
| Master's degree | 21,067 | 4.4 |
| Professional school degree | 5,682 | 1.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 2,725 | 0.6 |
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