This was 29 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 152,569.
93.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Sunnyvale city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 7,657 | 6.9 |
Regular high school diploma | 9,667 | 8.7 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,113 | 1 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 3,567 | 3.2 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 9,541 | 8.6 |
Associate's degree | 6,513 | 5.8 |
Bachelor's degree | 33,507 | 30 |
Master's degree | 30,675 | 27.5 |
Professional school degree | 2,335 | 2.1 |
Doctorate degree | 6,931 | 6.2 |